College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY · Public · Graduate degree-granting
College of Staten Island CUNY, based in Staten Island, New York, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 9,657 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,501 ten years after enrollment, which is 31% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $14,350, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.73x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,579 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Biology, and Sociology and Anthropology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,501
Graduation Rate
33.4%
Median Debt
$14,350
Average Net Price
$5,579
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.73x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
9,657
Admission Rate
92.3%
Average SAT
1040
Retention Rate
75.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,490
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,440
Pell Grant Rate
49.6%
Federal Loan Rate
10.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,903
Income $30K–$48K
$4,473
Income $48K–$75K
$7,364
Income $110K+
$13,444
Student Demographics
Women
56.4%
White
40.1%
Black
12.8%
Hispanic
27.9%
Asian
13.5%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program, Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs, RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (70)
Bachelor (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $59,741 | 283 |
| Business | $60,530 | 160 |
| Biology | $57,540 | 84 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $50,716 | 84 |
| English Language & Literature | $53,083 | 82 |
| Computer Science | $89,093 | 80 |
| Accounting | $72,242 | 80 |
| Communications | $61,691 | 63 |
| Teacher Education | $75,637 | 58 |
| Secondary Education | $75,272 | 41 |
| Electrical Engineering | $92,542 | 36 |
| Social Work | $61,558 | 31 |
| Economics | $70,747 | 30 |
| Registered Nursing | $113,631 | 30 |
| Engineering | $72,716 | 29 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $49,129 | 29 |
| Political Science | $60,500 | 27 |
| History | $63,071 | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $51,363 | 19 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Not reported | 9 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 7 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 4 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Geography | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Master (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $76,568 | 48 |
| Special Education | $86,157 | 42 |
| Secondary Education | $89,748 | 21 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $86,896 | 18 |
| Mental Health Services | $68,258 | 18 |
| Teacher Education | $71,468 | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 15 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 14 |
| History | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| English Language & Literature | $71,707 | 8 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $90,573 | 21 |
Associate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,075 | 227 |
| Registered Nursing | $115,848 | 77 |
| Business | $51,389 | 71 |
| Physical Sciences | $59,243 | 59 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
Graduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Bilingual Education | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Special Education | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Master | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Master | 1 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Registered Nursing | Doctoral | 1 |
| Registered Nursing | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Master's English Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's History Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Doctoral Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
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