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CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,035

Acceptance Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual Tuition

$7,452

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College earn a median of $60,752 ten years after entry — 12% above the national median. Acceptance rate 53.7%, average SAT score 1140, in-state tuition $7,452.

At a Glance

Total Students

10,443

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

7%

Median Debt

$11,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,140

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

460–660

SAT Math (middle 50%)

490–680

Institution Overview

Brooklyn College is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 53.7% and a student body of 10,443. The college has a retention rate of 79.9% and a graduation rate of 55.8%. The median debt for students is $11,000, and 7% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Brooklyn College is $7,452. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,492. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,035, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $60,752.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 52% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, CUNY Brooklyn College alumni earn a median salary of $38,492. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,035. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $60,752. The median debt for graduates is $11,000.

CUNY Brooklyn College has a student body of 10,443. The college has an acceptance rate of 53.7% and a graduation rate of 55.8%. The retention rate is 79.9%. The in-state tuition is $7,452, and 7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 544 / yr
Median Salary $70,723

Psychology, General

Graduates 522 / yr
Median Salary $29,802

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 303 / yr
Median Salary $59,924

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 280 / yr
Median Salary $42,862

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 224 / yr
Median Salary $76,095

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 177 / yr
Median Salary $77,678

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 152 / yr
Median Salary $51,862

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 125 / yr
Median Salary $33,095

Biology, General

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $26,612

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $79,626

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 104 / yr
Median Salary $37,867

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Graduates 103 / yr
Median Salary $36,834

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 98 / yr
Median Salary $60,816

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Graduates 91 / yr
Median Salary $32,083

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $76,067

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $29,557

Political Science and Government

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $29,577

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $27,262

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $22,947

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $49,688

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $32,360

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $108,990

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $22,633

Music

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $16,996

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Campus Location

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn, NY 11210

CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CUNY Brooklyn College has an acceptance rate of 53.7%.