# CUNY York College: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Jamaica, NY. IPEDS 190691, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cuny-york-college/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,837
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,346 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,488 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (6 colleges, $61,358): -$1,012
- Versus the U.S. median: +$385

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.77 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,346 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 | $2,861 | $13,647 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,161 | $19,848 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,426 | $35,422 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $9,383 | $44,757 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $12,520 | $59,720 | 2.3 years |

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

## Health Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touro University | $135,742 | $23,875 | $29,627 | 72% |
| Stony Brook University | $77,075 | $20,780 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Utica University | $62,369 | $26,988 | $19,108 | 56% |
| CUNY York College | $60,346 | $13,488 | $4,456 | 32% |
| Daemen University | $51,458 | $27,000 | $18,693 | 59% |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $50,659 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $64,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $62,560 NY, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% 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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