Psychology at CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,706/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
20.4x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $611K | $601K | $542K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.7x | 20.4x | 18.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.0x | 9.8x | 8.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 49 |
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 (9.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,386
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,193
90% growth from Year 1
About CUNY Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 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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Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does CUNY Hunter College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Psychology graduates.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does CUNY Hunter College rank so high for Psychology?
The #19 ranking out of 926 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
How affordable is Psychology at CUNY Hunter College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,528, but the average net cost is $9,784 — a 67% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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