College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · Public · Visit Website

The College of Staten Island's 204-acre campus is one of the largest in New York City, offering a suburban setting with open spaces. As part of the CUNY system, the college provides access to a diverse student body with a focus on accessible education. CSI stands out for its engineering programs and participation in CUNY's Macaulay Honors College, as well as its doctoral program affiliations with the CUNY Graduate Center.

Programs Analyzed
19
Avg Grad Earnings
$43,642/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
57/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,490/yr
Out-of-state: $15,440/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 49% of students receive Pell Grants and 11% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $3,243 $12,972 33.6x
$30K – $48K $4,835 $19,340 22.6x
$48K – $75K $7,696 $30,784 14.2x
$75K – $110K $9,515 $38,060 11.5x
$110K+ $12,557 $50,228 8.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,490 $29,960 14.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at College of Staten Island CUNY

19 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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91 $110,335/yr High 39.2x
Computer Science
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78 $45,290/yr Very High 32.3x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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75 $86,226/yr Moderate 30.2x
Teacher Education
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72 $41,997/yr High 23.1x
Accounting and Related Services
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71 $41,416/yr Very High 21.8x
Engineering, General
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64 $48,898/yr High 26.0x
Electrical
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61 $66,506/yr Very High 21.2x
Teacher Education
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60 $41,942/yr High 13.0x
Economics
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58 $43,227/yr Very High 13.4x
Business/Commerce, General
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58 $29,736/yr High 19.9x
Political Science and Government
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56 $34,610/yr Very High 19.6x
Biology, General
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48 $28,217/yr High 22.0x
Social Work
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47 $31,021/yr Moderate 19.0x
Psychology, General
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45 $28,118/yr High 18.1x
Communication and Media Studies
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44 $29,702/yr High 18.7x
Sociology and Anthropology
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40 $34,139/yr High 13.1x
English Language and Literature, General
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40 $26,548/yr Very High 18.4x
Mathematics
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39 $35,307/yr Very High 10.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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39 $25,967/yr Low 21.5x
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