CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Visit Website

Brooklyn College's 35-acre campus is located in a residential section of Brooklyn, offering a traditional college experience within the city. As part of the CUNY system, it attracts a diverse student body with strong liberal arts programs. The college is known for its affordability and accessibility, providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds to pursue higher education in New York City.

Programs Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$31,420/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
48/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,452/yr
Out-of-state: $15,402/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 56% of students receive Pell Grants and 7% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $1,466 $5,864 53.6x
$30K – $48K $2,954 $11,816 26.6x
$48K – $75K $6,726 $26,904 11.7x
$75K – $110K $8,246 $32,984 9.5x
$110K+ $11,670 $46,680 6.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,452 $29,808 10.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at CUNY Brooklyn College

27 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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83 $51,862/yr Very High 32.2x
Teacher Education
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77 $46,233/yr High 23.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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72 $42,862/yr Very High 22.2x
Business Administration
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65 $37,057/yr High 20.0x
Information Science/Studies
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64 $49,688/yr Very High 15.7x
Teacher Education
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62 $37,223/yr High 19.6x
Chemistry
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60 $34,239/yr High 26.8x
Sociology
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56 $41,062/yr High 18.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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54 $37,867/yr Very High 11.7x
Political Science and Government
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51 $29,577/yr Very High 20.0x
Mathematics
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49 $29,957/yr Very High 24.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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49 $25,101/yr Moderate 21.6x
Biology, General
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48 $26,612/yr High 23.4x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
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47 $36,834/yr High 20.5x
History
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47 $18,674/yr High 20.4x
Psychology, General
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46 $29,802/yr High 17.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
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43 $26,817/yr High 24.6x
Communication and Media Studies
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40 $27,262/yr High 17.4x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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39 $22,947/yr High 15.3x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
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36 $32,083/yr Very High 15.9x
Journalism
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36 $23,120/yr Very High 18.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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34 $29,557/yr Very High 13.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
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34 $22,633/yr Moderate 13.6x
Philosophy
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27 $27,926/yr Very High 12.9x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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27 $20,645/yr Moderate 12.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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24 $20,242/yr Very High 11.9x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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22 $20,476/yr High 11.0x
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