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Biological and Physical Sciences at CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,362/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

ROI 23.1x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 26 Biological and Physical Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biological and Physical Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$695K	$681K	$630K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.5x	23.1x	21.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.3x	11.1x	10.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	49%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	55	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,528

Out-of-state: $61,328 (11.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$9,784

67% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,599

97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,362/yr, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from CUNY Hunter College land near the $36,628 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biological and Physical Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biological and Physical Sciences's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

At #3 of 26 nationally, this is a top-5% Biological and Physical Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $71,599 show a 97% jump from the $36,362 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About CUNY Hunter College

CUNY Hunter College accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 16,642 students in New York, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biological and Physical Sciences at CUNY Hunter College?

A score of 55/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biological and Physical Sciences field.

What makes CUNY Hunter College's Biological and Physical Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #3 of 26 programs nationally, CUNY Hunter College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Is CUNY Hunter College a hidden gem for Biological and Physical Sciences?

After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below the $29,528 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →