Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,718
67th percentile (40th in NY)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY York College graduates compare to all programs nationally

CUNY York College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 67th percentile of all multi-/interdisciplinary studies bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY York College$38,718$56,159
Marist University$57,906$58,631$31,1420.54
Touro University$41,692$48,591$16,4170.39
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science$33,333
National Median$35,282$26,0000.74

Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
$46,140$57,906$31,142
Touro University
New York
$21,810$41,692$16,417
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths
$32,049$33,333

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY York College, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 25 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.