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Specialized Sales at CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,276/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (499,600 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 of 42 Specialized Sales programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Specialized Sales graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$402K	$411K	$400K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	14.0x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.7x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,328

Out-of-state: $61,128 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$19,132

35% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,276 place CUNY New York City College of Technology below the $36,662 national median for Specialized Sales — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Specialized Sales programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Specialized Sales's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #32 of 42 Specialized Sales programs, CUNY New York City College of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 12,950 students in Brooklyn, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $19,132 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Models $89,990/yr

First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers $84,130/yr

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Specialized Sales at CUNY New York City College of Technology?

A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Specialized Sales. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Specialized Sales careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $399,932 in decade earnings vs $401,846 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Specialized Sales from CUNY New York City College of Technology?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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