Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.0%
- Retention Rate
- 80.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,163
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $114,807 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $111,673 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $94,255 | $12,500 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Certificate | $86,867 | |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Certificate | $81,702 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $78,971 | $54,600 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $68,296 | $25,625 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $68,219 | $41,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Certificate | $67,660 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $67,101 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $66,318 | $24,573 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $66,089 | $30,530 |
| Public Health. | Master | $64,629 |
Outcomes Overview
Hunter graduates earn a median of $63,163 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $11,000 in debt. Monthly loan payments of $117 represent only 2.2% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong nursing, social work, and education programs feed directly into stable public sector careers in New York City. With 91.6% of graduates employed and low debt burdens, Hunter delivers strong value. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.17 ranks among the best for urban public colleges. Alumni like Ruby Dee and Bobby Cannavale built successful careers from this foundation. Hunter offers a strong return on investment.