How much money do CUNY Hostos Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,500 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Hostos graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $52,600 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $26,000 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $23,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for CUNY Hostos Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $52,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $23,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,200 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides (Associate's Degree) | $18,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190585 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for CUNY Hostos Community College.