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CUNY York College

Jamaica, NYPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$4,456
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$46,148
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

CUNY York College is a public institution located in the city setting of Jamaica, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading410 - 480
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math380 - 480
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences36% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,557
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,487
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,313
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,147
Earnings 5yr: $96,826
Debt: $12,125
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,201
Earnings 5yr: $83,222
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,044
Earnings 5yr: $55,731
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,380
Earnings 5yr: $49,169
Debt: N/A
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,306
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,862
Earnings 5yr: $69,456
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,152
Earnings 5yr: $59,338
Debt: $17,238
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,386
Earnings 5yr: $53,252
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,367
Earnings 5yr: $65,162
Debt: $12,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,993
Earnings 5yr: $52,751
Debt: $12,925
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,820
Earnings 5yr: $63,534
Debt: $9,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,346
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,488
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,899
Earnings 5yr: $54,250
Debt: $14,650
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,665
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,571
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,901
Earnings 5yr: $44,226
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,456
In-State Tuition$7,358
Out-of-State Tuition$15,308
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

40%
Pell Grants
6%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,148
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,945

Completion Signals

32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
57%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$81/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
50%
Part-Time Share
26%
Avg Family Income
$25,314
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