Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.7%
- Retention Rate
- 78.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,039
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,990
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $115,339 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $98,974 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $73,949 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master | $69,338 | $41,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,618 | $13,232 |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master | $68,219 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $66,653 | $19,917 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $65,170 | $23,914 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $65,131 | $20,504 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,706 | $19,529 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $59,169 | |
| Landscape Architecture. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Architecture. | Master | $56,302 |
Outcomes Overview
City College graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $11,990 and earn $66,039 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $127 consume just 2.3% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate reaches 90.4%, reflecting strong job market outcomes. Engineering graduates often land positions at major firms in the city's tech and infrastructure sectors, while liberal arts majors frequently pursue careers in education, government, and nonprofit work. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.18 ranks among the best for public universities nationwide. With net costs averaging $3,486 for most students, City College delivers a strong return on investment.