New York, New York Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for New York, New York shows: median public in-state tuition $25,731 (+366.8% vs national median) median 10-year earnings $61,060 (+12.4% vs U.S.) employment-outcome proxy 53.6% working & not enrolled at 8 years median graduate debt $15,398 (+14.6% vs U.S.) 169,649 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 73 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 169,649 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $25,731 (+366.8% vs U.S.)
  • Median earnings 10 years after entry: $61,060 (+12.4% vs U.S.)
  • Working & not enrolled (8-yr cohort proxy): 53.6% (-34.4 pp vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $28,444 (+185.4% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $15,398 (+14.6% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 71.9%
  • Median first-year retention (full-time, 4-yr): 86.0%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in New York, New York—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against New York and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

New York vs New York & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
New York, New York$25,731$28,444$15,39871.9%169,649
New York (state median)$7,340$9,373$15,21556.3%800,389
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: New York, New York vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
New York, New York$61,06053.6%86.0%4.8%—72.0%0.25
New York (state median)$60,38642.9%81.6%4.0%—75.8%0.35
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in New York (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
New York, New York$25,731$28,444$15,39871.9%169,649$61,06053.6%
Brooklyn$12,340$12,072$11,00048.1%56,245$46,49838.3%
Bronx$8,750$13,507$9,69656.7%40,728$65,75640.4%
Buffalo$19,775$15,386$21,02833.3%36,598$60,68143.9%
Rochester$38,826$17,264$21,27471.3%33,739$66,94445.3%
Rochester$38,826$17,264$21,27471.3%33,739$66,94445.3%
Albany$17,120$17,167$19,00045.7%26,226$78,49348.7%
Albany$17,120$17,167$19,00045.7%26,226$78,49348.7%
Syracuse$21,758$20,614$15,00073.1%24,683$62,73145.5%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

Outcomes by sector in New York, New York

Median campus-level metrics within each ownership type (public, private nonprofit, private for-profit).

Sector Campuses Median earnings (10 yr) Working share (8 yr) Retention 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment
Private for-profit3$46,45960.2%73.3%8.9%—72.7%
Private nonprofit14$61,89858.8%91.5%2.5%—73.4%
Public5$65,99141.1%80.4%4.8%—62.4%

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by graduation rate (150% time)

Ranked by 150% time completion rate (4-year bachelor's-predominant institutions, enrollment ≥ 500). Higher rate = more students finishing within 150% of normal time.

  1. Rank 1, Graduation Rate, 96.1%, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Graduation Rate, 93.0%, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Graduation Rate, 87.6%, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Graduation Rate, 83.2%, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Graduation Rate, 81.1%, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Graduation Rate, 78.3%, Manhattan School of Music

    Manhattan School of Music

    Private nonprofit · 539 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Graduation Rate, 75.7%, School of Visual Arts

    School of Visual Arts

    Private for-profit · 3,244 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Graduation Rate, 72.4%, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Graduation Rate, 72.1%, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Graduation Rate, 69.4%, The New School

    The New School

    Private nonprofit · 6,563 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by employment outcome (8 yrs after entry, working & not enrolled)

Ranked by share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled — a federal outcome proxy, not a verified job-placement rate. Enrollment ≥ 500.

  1. Rank 1, Employment Outcome, 66.2%, Manhattan School of Music

    Manhattan School of Music

    Private nonprofit · 539 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Employment Outcome, 66.0%, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Employment Outcome, 62.9%, The New School

    The New School

    Private nonprofit · 6,563 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Employment Outcome, 61.7%, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Employment Outcome, 61.1%, School of Visual Arts

    School of Visual Arts

    Private for-profit · 3,244 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Employment Outcome, 60.2%, LIM College

    LIM College

    Private for-profit · 1,187 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Employment Outcome, 59.7%, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Employment Outcome, 59.7%, Marymount Manhattan College

    Marymount Manhattan College

    Private nonprofit · 1,577 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Employment Outcome, 57.8%, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Employment Outcome, 55.6%, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

Top 10 most selective colleges in New York, New York (lowest admission rate)

Ranked by lowest admission rate (most selective first). Bachelor's-predominant four-year institutions with enrollment ≥ 500 and a reported admission rate.

  1. Rank 1, Admission Rate, 4.0%, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Admission Rate, 8.8%, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Admission Rate, 9.2%, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Admission Rate, 20.7%, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Admission Rate, 40.8%, Manhattan School of Music

    Manhattan School of Music

    Private nonprofit · 539 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Admission Rate, 47.5%, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Admission Rate, 53.8%, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Admission Rate, 55.6%, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Admission Rate, 57.1%, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Public · 11,590 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Admission Rate, 60.0%, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by entry-level earnings (1 yr post-completion, program)

Ranked by median program-level earnings one year after completion (highest first). Enrollment ≥ 300; reflects completers in reported CIP programs, not all entrants.

  1. Rank 1, Entry-Level Earnings, $118,636, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Entry-Level Earnings, $111,360, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Entry-Level Earnings, $109,744, CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    Public · 3,254 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Entry-Level Earnings, $107,434, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Entry-Level Earnings, $107,433, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Entry-Level Earnings, $106,754, Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

    Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

    Private nonprofit · 311 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Entry-Level Earnings, $103,692, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Entry-Level Earnings, $98,520, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Entry-Level Earnings, $83,258, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Entry-Level Earnings, $69,252, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by early-career earnings (4 yr post-completion, program)

Ranked by median program-level earnings four years after completion (highest first). Enrollment ≥ 300; program cohort, not institution-wide median.

  1. Rank 1, Early-Career Earnings, $194,365, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Early-Career Earnings, $158,559, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Early-Career Earnings, $148,354, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Early-Career Earnings, $139,068, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Early-Career Earnings, $135,742, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Early-Career Earnings, $127,764, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Early-Career Earnings, $123,202, Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

    Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

    Private nonprofit · 311 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Early-Career Earnings, $116,969, CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    Public · 3,254 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Early-Career Earnings, $116,361, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Early-Career Earnings, $111,909, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by mid-career earnings (6 yrs after entry)

Ranked by median earnings six years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.

  1. Rank 1, Mid-Career Earnings, $88,535, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Mid-Career Earnings, $68,616, CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    Public · 3,254 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Mid-Career Earnings, $64,543, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Mid-Career Earnings, $61,542, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Mid-Career Earnings, $60,411, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Mid-Career Earnings, $60,252, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Mid-Career Earnings, $52,767, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Mid-Career Earnings, $50,414, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Mid-Career Earnings, $50,293, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Public · 11,590 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Mid-Career Earnings, $46,435, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by 8-year earnings (8 yrs after entry)

Ranked by median earnings eight years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.

  1. Rank 1, 8-Yr Earnings, $98,435, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, 8-Yr Earnings, $80,465, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, 8-Yr Earnings, $76,035, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, 8-Yr Earnings, $70,543, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, 8-Yr Earnings, $68,817, CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    Public · 3,254 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, 8-Yr Earnings, $66,267, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, 8-Yr Earnings, $61,062, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, 8-Yr Earnings, $57,789, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, 8-Yr Earnings, $57,314, LIM College

    LIM College

    Private for-profit · 1,187 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, 8-Yr Earnings, $56,676, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Public · 11,590 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by long-term earnings (10 yrs after entry)

Ranked by median earnings ten years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.

  1. Rank 1, 10-Yr Earnings, $102,491, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, 10-Yr Earnings, $83,847, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, 10-Yr Earnings, $82,509, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, 10-Yr Earnings, $80,516, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, 10-Yr Earnings, $75,971, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, 10-Yr Earnings, $71,353, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, 10-Yr Earnings, $70,378, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, 10-Yr Earnings, $66,039, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, 10-Yr Earnings, $65,991, CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    Public · 3,254 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, 10-Yr Earnings, $63,163, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by 10-year ROI

Ranked by 10-year return on investment (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200 and a computed ROI in the EDsmart dataset.

  1. Rank 1, 10-Yr ROI, $382,669, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, 10-Yr ROI, $332,466, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, 10-Yr ROI, $269,668, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, 10-Yr ROI, $261,647, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, 10-Yr ROI, $257,854, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Public · 11,590 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, 10-Yr ROI, $218,519, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, 10-Yr ROI, $197,473, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, 10-Yr ROI, $176,056, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, 10-Yr ROI, $151,612, Pace University

    Pace University

    Private nonprofit · 7,665 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, 10-Yr ROI, $109,166, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

Top 10 most affordable colleges in New York, New York (net price)

Ranked by lowest average net price (most affordable first). Uses overall net price, or mid-income bracket net price for public schools when available. Enrollment ≥ 300.

  1. Rank 1, Net Price, $2,984, CUNY Hunter College

    CUNY Hunter College

    Public · 16,289 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, Net Price, $3,033, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, Net Price, $3,203, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Public · 11,590 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, Net Price, $3,776, CUNY City College

    CUNY City College

    Public · 12,505 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, Net Price, $13,269, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, Net Price, $15,245, Boricua College

    Boricua College

    Private nonprofit · 391 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, Net Price, $21,590, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, Net Price, $28,800, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, Net Price, $28,882, Metropolitan College of New York

    Metropolitan College of New York

    Private nonprofit · 402 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, Net Price, $29,627, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

Top 10 colleges in New York, New York by first-year retention (full-time)

Ranked by first-year, full-time retention rate (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant four-year institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.

  1. Rank 1, First-Year Retention, 98.0%, Columbia University in the City of New York

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Private nonprofit · 8,973 enrolled · New York

  2. Rank 2, First-Year Retention, 96.6%, Barnard College

    Barnard College

    Private nonprofit · 3,264 enrolled · New York

  3. Rank 3, First-Year Retention, 95.8%, New York University

    New York University

    Private nonprofit · 28,663 enrolled · New York

  4. Rank 4, First-Year Retention, 93.0%, Manhattan School of Music

    Manhattan School of Music

    Private nonprofit · 539 enrolled · New York

  5. Rank 5, First-Year Retention, 91.9%, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    Private nonprofit · 842 enrolled · New York

  6. Rank 6, First-Year Retention, 91.5%, Yeshiva University

    Yeshiva University

    Private nonprofit · 2,852 enrolled · New York

  7. Rank 7, First-Year Retention, 88.8%, Touro University

    Touro University

    Private nonprofit · 4,040 enrolled · New York

  8. Rank 8, First-Year Retention, 88.6%, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

    Public · 16,154 enrolled · New York

  9. Rank 9, First-Year Retention, 85.5%, School of Visual Arts

    School of Visual Arts

    Private for-profit · 3,244 enrolled · New York

  10. Rank 10, First-Year Retention, 84.8%, The New School

    The New School

    Private nonprofit · 6,563 enrolled · New York

In-state tuition: New York, New York vs benchmarks

Sticker price

New York, New York median in-state tuition is $25,731, +366.8% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: New York, New York vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in New York, New York is $15,398 (+14.6% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.

Median earnings (10 years out): New York, New York vs benchmarks

Payoff

Median earnings 10 years after entry for bachelor's-predominant campuses in New York, New York center around $61,060 (+12.4% vs U.S.).

Median institution-level 10-year earnings. Source: College Scorecard.

Employment outcome proxy: New York, New York vs benchmarks

Working & not enrolled

The share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled—our Scorecard employment proxy—is 53.6% at the median New York, New York campus (-34.4 pp vs U.S.).

Percent of 8-year cohort working and not enrolled (not a formal placement rate).

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

New York, New York median public in-state tuition is $25,731, about +366.8% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is +248.6%.

Median graduate debt is $15,398 (+14.6% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Earnings, employment & retention

Among bachelor's-predominant campuses with ≥200 students, median 10-year earnings in New York, New York are $61,060, about +12.4% vs the U.S. campus median ($54,323).

The median campus reports 53.6% of its 8-year cohort as working and not enrolled—our closest federal proxy to a placement rate. The U.S. campus median is 87.9% (-34.4 pp). Formal job-placement statistics are not published in Scorecard; treat this as a comparative outcome indicator, not a hire guarantee.

First-year, full-time retention at the median campus is 86.0% vs a U.S. median of 76.3%—a leading indicator for completion and time-to-degree.

Loan repayment indicators at the median campus: 2-yr default 4.8% (U.S. 5.0%); 3-yr repayment progress 72.0% (U.S. 73.7%). 3-yr default is omitted when most campuses report suppressed zeros.

Top employment-outcome campuses in this extract include Manhattan School of Music (66.2%), Columbia University in the City of New York (66.0%), The New School (62.9%), New York University (61.7%), School of Visual Arts (61.1%), LIM College (60.2%), Barnard College (59.7%), Marymount Manhattan College (59.7%), The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (57.8%), Yeshiva University (55.6%)—useful anchors for local reporting on where graduates are most often working rather than still enrolled.

Completion & workforce context

Within New York, New York, sector medians diverge: Private for-profit median 10-yr earnings $46,459 (3 campuses); Private nonprofit median 10-yr earnings $61,898 (14 campuses); Public median 10-yr earnings $65,991 (5 campuses). Public campuses often dominate enrollment while private nonprofits can show higher earnings medians at selective institutions.

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in New York, New York is 71.9% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in New York?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 73 campuses in New York, New York with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in New York?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in New York is $25,731 and median net price is $28,444. For New York overall, medians are $7,340 and $9,373; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in New York?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in New York is $61,060 vs $60,386 for New York and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for New York colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in New York is $15,398 vs $15,215 for New York and $13,432 nationally.

What are the best colleges in New York?

EDsmart Data analysis: top campuses on this page include Columbia University in the City of New York (graduation) and Columbia University in the City of New York (10-yr earnings). See Top 10 lists for admission, affordability, and employment metrics.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in New York?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 73 campuses in New York, New York, 20 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Berkeley College-New York, Boricua College, and Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics Skin Care & Makeup; 4 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campuses (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Jewish (3), Other (none of the above) (1).

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