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Associate0% vs national median340 grads tracked

Physical Sciences at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York

Ranked 20th of 28 associate programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,287
middle 50%: $21,823 – $43,399
Median · 5 years out
$51,515
middle 50%: $35,471 – $73,121
Median · 10 years out
$71,555
middle 50%: $50,486 – $99,592

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York's associate program in Physical Sciences earn a median $30,287 one year after graduating, rising to $71,555 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $51,515 for this field, ranking 20th of 28 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,291 total interest

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