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Air Transportation at CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,349/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (33% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,400 openings/yr)

ROI 14.4x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 of 54 Air Transportation programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Air Transportation graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$419K	$422K	$408K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.4x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.9x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	48%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $30,349 per year, Air Transportation graduates from CUNY York College earn below the $44,286 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 14.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 33% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #53 out of 54 programs, CUNY York College's financial outcomes for Air Transportation trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About CUNY York College

CUNY York College accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,439 in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers $226,600/yr

Air traffic controllers $144,580/yr

Commercial pilots $122,670/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CUNY York College's Air Transportation program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Air Transportation. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Air Transportation earnings lower at CUNY York College?

Lower starting pay at CUNY York College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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