CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$3,103

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

53.9%

Admission rate

58%

Undergrad size

10,543

In-state tuition

$7,452

Out-of-state tuition

$15,402

Cost of attendance

$14,151

Median earnings (10y)

$60,752

Admissions

SAT average
1,140
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
80.1%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (34%), business (27%), humanities & arts (17%).

  • STEM15%
  • Health7%
  • Business27%
  • Humanities & arts17%
  • Social sciences34%
  • Trades & services2%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's954$34,648$11,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's943$28,308$10,914
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's473$38,068$13,620
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's406$36,416$10,862
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's345$48,399$12,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's258$23,286$16,500
Special Education and Teaching.Master's257$67,998
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's252$63,166
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's218$72,583
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's210$26,829$13,622
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelor's196$22,206$14,250
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Bachelor's188$27,479$12,434
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's188$31,533$13,938
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's177$50,539$13,178
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's172$52,663
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's118$24,910$13,629
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's116$32,570$14,094
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's110$20,939$12,000
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's101$32,906$11,557
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's101$29,289$16,274
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's89$31,321$11,750
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's85$44,396
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Master's82$39,827
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's78$29,171$13,820
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's75$36,075
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's73$102,631
History.Bachelor's72$27,830
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's68$74,008
Information Science/Studies.Bachelor's65
Chemistry.Bachelor's64$16,916
Sociology.Bachelor's61$25,202
Music.Master's59
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate certificate52$66,006
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's49$26,252
Accounting and Related Services.Master's49
Journalism.Bachelor's48$31,077$10,290
Economics.Bachelor's43$17,854
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's42$27,524
Music.Bachelor's41
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Graduate certificate40

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About CUNY Brooklyn College

CUNY Brooklyn College is a large institution located in Brooklyn, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,543 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Education.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at CUNY Brooklyn College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,103 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,452 for in-state students and $15,402 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,151 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 53.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,752 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

CUNY Brooklyn College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (34% of credentials), business (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

CUNY Brooklyn College accepts 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,140.

Location & campus

Set in Brooklyn, New York (city), CUNY Brooklyn College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about CUNY Brooklyn College

Q.How much does CUNY Brooklyn College cost?

The average net price at CUNY Brooklyn College is $3,103 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,151.

Q.What is the graduation rate at CUNY Brooklyn College?

CUNY Brooklyn College has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?

CUNY Brooklyn College admits 58% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median CUNY Brooklyn College graduate earns $60,752 per year.

Q.What is tuition at CUNY Brooklyn College?

Published tuition is $7,452 in-state and $15,402 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is CUNY Brooklyn College located?

CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York (ZIP 11210).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with CUNY Brooklyn College at their official website.