Psychology at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Hunter College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 267 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Students who complete CUNY Hunter College’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,951 |
| 2 years | $32,205 |
| 3 years | $42,397 |
| 4 years | $50,493 |
| 5 years | $60,193 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $50,493, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from CUNY Hunter College is $10,923.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at CUNY Hunter College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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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