All CSI majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $63,071 | $12,648 |
| English | $26,548 | $53,083 | $17,371 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,967 | $49,129 | $13,995 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,217 | $57,540 | $19,350 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $35,307 | — | $12,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | $51,363 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $110,335 | $113,631 | $17,125 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $86,226 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $41,416 | $72,242 | $16,232 |
| Economics | $43,227 | $70,747 | $16,520 |
| Business | $29,736 | $60,530 | $11,956 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $66,506 | $92,542 | — |
| Engineering | $48,898 | $72,716 | — |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $45,290 | $89,093 | $19,046 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,997 | $75,637 | $11,854 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,942 | $75,272 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,702 | $61,691 | $13,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CSI students earn a median $53,501 ten years after starting college, more than 31% of New York colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.
CSI majors questions
How many majors does CSI offer?
College of Staten Island CUNY offers 43 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at CSI?
Nursing graduates from College of Staten Island CUNY earn a median $113,631 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,125.
Which CSI majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $49,129 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to College of Staten Island CUNY overview