by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about CUNY Graduate School and University Center Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, CUNY Graduate School and University Center landed the #262 spot.CUNY Graduate School and University Center also ranked #21 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and CUNY Graduate School and University Center took the #262 spot on the list.CUNY Graduate School and University Center also ranked #21 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingCUNY Graduate School and University Center ranked #262 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, CUNY Graduate School and University Center took the #21 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New York.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center ranked #262 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, CUNY Graduate School and University Center took the #21 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
For the last year in which we have data, 6,050 graduate students decided that CUNY Graduate School and University Center was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is made up of 64.4% women and 35.6% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 45.6% of the graduate student population at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 16.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at CUNY Graduate School and University Center who borrowed carries a median debt of $18,599.
After earning their master’s degree from CUNY Graduate School and University Center, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $77,110.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from CUNY Graduate School and University Center is $94,733.
The graduate programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $116,604 |
| Educational Administration | $108,619 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $107,948 |
| Child Development & Psychology | $106,880 |
| Business Administration & Management | $104,218 |
| Urban Studies | $94,700 |
| Anthropology | $92,120 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $85,658 |
| Sociology | $84,807 |
| Legal Research | $80,825 |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public institution situated in New York, New York.New York is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
Contact details for CUNY Graduate School and University Center are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016 |
| Phone: | 212-817-7000 |
| Website: | www.gc.cuny.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/theGraduateCenter |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/gradcenternews |
43.4% of the graduate students at CUNY Graduate School and University Center took at least one class online.Roughly 34.2% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 18 | $92,120 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 18 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 9 | — |
| Chemistry | 18 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 8 | $106,880 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 14 | $107,948 |
| Communication Sciences | 10 | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7 | — |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 | — |
| Economics | 11 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | $108,619 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 | — |
| General Biology | 21 | — |
| General English Literature | 20 | $77,598 |
| General Psychology | 32 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 | — |
| History | 9 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 15 | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — |
| Music | 12 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — |
| Physics | 13 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 6 | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — |
| Romance Languages | 14 | — |
| Social Work | 12 | — |
| Sociology | 15 | $84,807 |
Listed here are the programs in which CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 7 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 24 | — |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 27 | — |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 22 | — |
| Demography & Population Studies | 9 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 45 | — |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 21 | — |
| Legal Research | 14 | — |
| Medieval Studies | 14 | — |
| Other Computer Sciences | 18 | — |
| Public Administration | 13 | — |
| Public Health | 32 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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