CUNY Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Bronx, New York, CUNY Hostos Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 4,900 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,485 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 16.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,442, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.8x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,297 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Mental Health Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,485
Graduation Rate
16.5%
Median Debt
$8,442
Average Net Price
$5,297
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.82x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.8x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,900
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,254
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,134
Pell Grant Rate
63.0%
Federal Loan Rate
6.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,541
Income $30K–$48K
$5,401
Income $48K–$75K
$7,615
Income $110K+
$12,248
Student Demographics
Women
67.5%
White
2.2%
Black
31.0%
Hispanic
58.4%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More Races
1.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.5%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs, Licensed Practical Nursing Programs (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,296 | 237 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | $37,783 | 66 |
| Mental Health Services | $43,443 | 51 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $43,609 | 47 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,022 | 47 |
| Registered Nursing | $102,972 | 42 |
| Dental Support Services | $79,357 | 35 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $92,798 | 28 |
| Accounting | $41,454 | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $30,848 | 24 |
| Graphic Communications | $33,591 | 18 |
| Business Operations | $46,938 | 18 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $32,779 | 14 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $32,772 | 9 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 8 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Security & Protective Services | Associate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
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