Psychology at CUNY City College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at CUNY City College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY City College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at CUNY City College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY City College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 267 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #28 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from CUNY City College
Those who finish CUNY City College’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,175 |
| 2 years | $38,574 |
| 3 years | $38,292 |
| 4 years | $48,043 |
| 5 years | $57,786 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from CUNY City College report median earnings of $48,043, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from CUNY City College comes in at $10,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at CUNY City College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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