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%
- Business26.7%~2,817 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology16.9%~1,781 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education11.0%~1,162 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~855 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~708 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science6.7%~704 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~519 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.7%~389 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.7%~389 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.2%~233 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~225 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~177 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.1%~121 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 954 | $34,648 | $11,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 943 | $28,308 | $10,914 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 473 | $38,068 | $13,620 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 406 | $36,416 | $10,862 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 345 | $48,399 | $12,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 258 | $23,286 | $16,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 257 | $67,998 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 252 | $63,166 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 218 | $72,583 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 210 | $26,829 | $13,622 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 196 | $22,206 | $14,250 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 188 | $27,479 | $12,434 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 188 | $31,533 | $13,938 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 177 | $50,539 | $13,178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 172 | $52,663 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 118 | $24,910 | $13,629 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 116 | $32,570 | $14,094 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 110 | $20,939 | $12,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 101 | $32,906 | $11,557 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 101 | $29,289 | $16,274 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 89 | $31,321 | $11,750 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 85 | $44,396 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Master's | 82 | $39,827 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 78 | $29,171 | $13,820 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 75 | $36,075 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 73 | $102,631 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 72 | $27,830 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 68 | $74,008 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 64 | $16,916 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 61 | $25,202 | — |
| Music. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 52 | $66,006 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 49 | $26,252 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 48 | $31,077 | $10,290 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 43 | $17,854 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 42 | $27,524 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
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.