# CUNY Hunter College: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 190594, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cuny-hunter-college/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,362
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,406 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,348 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $67,310): -$3,904
- Versus the U.S. median: +$388

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,406 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,029 | $4,548 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,935 | $8,553 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,003 | $26,533 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,810 | $38,940 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $12,259 | $54,185 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biological and Physical Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $70,101 | $24,250 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Bard College | $64,518 | $27,000 | $34,649 | 68% |
| CUNY Hunter College | $63,406 | $10,348 | $2,984 | 57% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $97,070 NY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $180,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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