Program Analysis
While the low earnings figures seem jarring for a New York City school, they reflect the hyper-competitive media landscape you'll be entering. You won't just be competing with your classmates, but with graduates from elite private universities like NYU and Columbia who are also vying for entry-level roles at top-tier outlets. Many early-career journalism jobs in NYC are actually low-paid fellowships, contract gigs, or roles at smaller, non-profit, or local publications that don't command high salaries. The CUNY system's mission is access, and its graduates often build careers from the ground up without the benefit of deep-pocketed alumni networks. Your key to outperforming these numbers is aggressive, hands-on experience. Don't wait for class projects; start freelancing for local Brooklyn publications now to build a professional portfolio that will make you stand out.