CUNY Brooklyn College stands out for its accessibility across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $1,029 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,254.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $14,151 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,048 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $3,103 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,029 |
| $30–48k | $2,287 |
| $48–75k | $6,193 |
| $75–110k | $8,917 |
| $110k+ | $12,254 |
CUNY Brooklyn College stands out for its accessibility across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $1,029 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,254. Azimuth ranks Cuny Brooklyn College #15 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects the college's public tuition structure and its position within the City University of New York system, which is designed to serve a broad population of students across the five boroughs and beyond. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. CUNY Brooklyn College draws heavily from New York State's Tuition Assistance Program and federal Pell Grants, both of which reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $14,151 and what most low- and middle-income families pay reflects how substantially grant aid reshapes the real price of attendance — a dynamic that the net price illusion often obscures when families focus only on sticker price. Students from higher-income households see less grant support, which accounts for the wider spread between income bands. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $11,000, which is notably lower than the peer median of $19,976 among comparable institutions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,833, median federal debt of $11,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $124 under standard ten-year repayment. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,273; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, including Parent PLUS planning, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn median earnings of $62,833 four years after enrollment, placing Cuny Brooklyn College in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $7,946 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 82.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to NY's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The degree mix at Cuny Brooklyn College is anchored in Business, which accounts for 30% of graduates, followed by Education at 9% and Arts at 7%. Business Administration combines strong enrollment with competitive pay, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall earnings profile. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #157 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 535 graduates earning median earnings of $61,323. The Psychology, General program graduates 508 students with median earnings of $52,742, and Azimuth ranks Accounting #146 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 286 graduates earning median earnings of $64,103.
