Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • New York, NY & Galloway, NJ
When students choose between CUNY Graduate School And University Center in New York and Stockton University in New Jersey, they're comparing two health-focused institutions with dramatically different outcomes effectiveness. Both serve similar student demographics — around 38-42% Pell recipients and comparable first-generation shares.
Yet CUNY Graduate School delivers median earnings of $65,991 compared to Stockton's $57,602, while demonstrating superior institutional effectiveness in helping students exceed demographic predictions. The question becomes: why does one consistently outperform expectations while the other performs closer to baseline?
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$12,584
federal loans
$20,500
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$16,107
borrowed by parents
$23,182
borrowed by parents
Both institutions concentrate heavily on health programs, but with different emphases. CUNY Graduate School's program mix includes 12% Business, 9% STEM Other, and 6% Social Sciences, with top programs including Registered Nursing (170 graduates) and Business/Commerce (74 graduates).
Stockton shows 18% Business and 11% Social Sciences, with Health Services/Allied Health leading at 345 graduates, followed by Business Administration (309) and Psychology (165). These program concentrations help explain the earnings trajectories, with CUNY's focus producing higher-earning health professionals.
For students prioritizing career outcomes and institutional effectiveness, CUNY Graduate School And University Center delivers substantially higher earnings at more manageable debt levels. The typical graduate earns $8,389 more annually while carrying $14,991 less debt — a powerful combination of higher income and lower financial burden.
Stockton offers strong mobility outcomes and may appeal to students preferring New Jersey's location or specific program offerings like its comprehensive health services track. The data clearly points to CUNY Graduate School as the stronger financial value, particularly for students seeking maximum career return on their educational investment.
Key Takeaway
The numbers favor Cuny Graduate, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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