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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY

CUNY Graduate School and University Center at a glance

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public university in New York, New York with 9,536 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 68% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $7,235 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 14% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $12,584 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, doctoral ($124,608) and Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($116,969) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).

Tuition

$7,235

2024-25

Acceptance

68%

Fall 2024 applicants

Students

9,536

Fall 2024

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,235

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,185

Avg On-Campus Living

Not available

Avg Off-Campus Living

$22,260

Financial Aid & Outcomes

College Scorecard

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price: $7,235
Net price (after aid): Data not available

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr): $65,991
Median debt at graduation: $12,584
Est. monthly loan payment: $133

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 5.2×

Graduates earn about 5.2× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants: 38%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans: 14%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

FAFSA earnings check

: Not flagged

CUNY Graduate School and University Center does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $93,691, above the $33,962 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New York.

This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.

Which New York schools are flagged now

Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)

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Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$7.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024

Out-of-state value

$15.2k below avg

Strong post-grad earnings

$66k above avg

Manageable graduate debt

$12.6k below avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$7.2k

below avg

Out-of-state

$15.2k

below avg

Pell

38%

above avg

Median debt

$12.6k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$66k

above avg

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

68%

SAT range

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ACT range

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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)

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New York, NY 10016

Academics

Studying online: a large share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 4,305 of CUNY Graduate School and University Center's 9,116 students (47%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 1,260 (14%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

CUNY Graduate School and University Center reported conferring credentials in 65 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Graduate earnings by program

What CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates earn, by program

CUNY Graduate School and University Center's master's graduates in Public Health earned a median $94,566 four years after graduating, 14% above the $82,751 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $74,028; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $29,631 in federal loans at this college (about $337 a month on a 10-year plan).

28 programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.

Median earnings four years after graduating and median federal debt, by program and credential, for CUNY Graduate School and University Center (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23).
ProgramMedian earnings, 4 yrs afterNational medianFederal debt borrowed at this college (median)Payment
Public Health, Master's$94,566$82,751, +14%$29,631$337/mo
Nursing (RN), Bachelor's$116,969$88,910, +32%$8,000$85/mo
Business, Bachelor's$83,561$68,407, +22%$12,250$130/mo
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Master's$80,809$75,972, +6%$38,398$437/mo
Psychology, Master's—$64,711$18,128$206/mo
Business Administration, Master's$108,087$103,485, +4%$23,753$270/mo
Information Science, Bachelor's$94,412$85,294, +11%$12,344$131/mo
Psychology, Bachelor's$64,619$50,706, +27%$11,500$122/mo
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Master's$68,933$62,705, +10%——
Communication, Bachelor's$72,564$56,359, +29%$12,901$137/mo
Liberal Arts and General Studies, Master's$72,860$65,716, +11%$21,000$239/mo
Health and Medical Administration, Bachelor's$81,184$58,716, +38%$18,000$191/mo

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What the job pays locally

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.

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Median earnings four years after graduating and median federal debt, by program and credential, for CUNY Graduate School and University Center (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23).
ProgramMedian earnings, 4 yrs afterNational medianFederal debt borrowed at this college (median)Payment
Psychology, Doctoral$95,873$98,707, −3%——
Theatre, Master's$77,516$49,978, +55%——
Urban Studies/Affairs, Master's$74,689$79,634, −6%——
Music, Doctoral$59,802$59,592, about the same——
English, Doctoral$75,306$65,831, +14%——
Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Doctoral$124,608$99,878, +25%——
Biology, Doctoral—$92,983——
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Undergraduate certificate$36,002$24,479, +47%——
Research and Experimental Psychology, Doctoral$99,149$103,410, −4%——
Educational Administration, Doctoral—$100,573——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Doctoral$84,478$77,285, +9%——
Computer Software and Media Applications, Master's$114,338$120,083, −5%$16,000$182/mo
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Post-baccalaureate certificate$73,999$103,335, −28%——
Public Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate$81,524$85,234, −4%——
Social Sciences, Other, Bachelor's$69,996$56,812, +23%——
Social Sciences, Other, Master's$74,962$64,286, +17%——

Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.

Frequently asked questions

About CUNY Graduate School and University Center

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Where is CUNY Graduate School and University Center located?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, NY, in the United States.
What type of institution is CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is approximately 68% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,235 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center reports total enrollment of approximately 9,536 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much student debt do graduates of CUNY Graduate School and University Center have?
Students who borrowed at CUNY Graduate School and University Center left with a median of approximately $12,584 in federal loans, and about 14% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $65,991 for students who received federal financial aid at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
How much do Public Health graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center's master's graduates in Public Health earned a median $94,566 four years after graduating, 14% above the $82,751 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $74,028; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $29,631 in federal loans at this college (about $337 a month on a 10-year plan).
How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $116,969 four years after graduating, 32% above the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $109,744; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $8,000 in federal loans at this college (about $85 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $16,593 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in New York are paid a median $109,440 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
Which programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center have the highest graduate earnings?
Among the 14 programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Clinical and Counseling Psychology, doctoral ($124,608); Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($116,969); and Computer Software and Media Applications, master's ($114,338) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
Does CUNY Graduate School and University Center get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, CUNY Graduate School and University Center's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $93,691, above the $33,962 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in New York, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 65 fields CUNY Graduate School and University Center reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields CUNY Graduate School and University Center reported conferring credentials in during 2024-25, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Public Health304Graduate
Psychology, General198Graduate (85 graduate · 113 bachelor's)
Health and Medical Administrative Services184Graduate (30 graduate · 149 bachelor's · 5 certificate)
Information Science/Studies161Bachelor's
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies153Graduate (113 graduate · 40 bachelor's)
Business/Commerce, General113Graduate (16 graduate · 97 bachelor's)
Teaching Assistants/Aides112Certificate
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing104Graduate (7 graduate · 97 bachelor's)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities98Graduate (24 graduate · 74 bachelor's)
Business Administration, Management and Operations93Graduate
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication84Graduate
Urban Studies/Affairs66Graduate (18 graduate · 9 bachelor's · 39 certificate)
Computer and Information Sciences, General65Graduate
Communication and Media Studies56Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

Facts on this profile of CUNY Graduate School and University Center are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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