Metropolitan College Of New York

Metropolitan College of New York's published cost of attendance is $34,203. Financial aid reshapes that figure for lower-income families: low-income families see a net price of approximately $28,752, while mid-low-income families pay around $29,172.

Azimuth ranks Metropolitan College of New York #1174 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Metropolitan College's mission centers on access for working adults and students from underrepresented backgrounds. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works with students to structure aid packages that balance grants, loans, and work-study options. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,688, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,295; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,658, median federal debt of $27,688 projects to a monthly payment of about $313 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Metropolitan College of New York earn median 4-year earnings of $53,658, placing Metropolitan College of New York in the 13.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions.

Graduates earn about $5,476 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Metropolitan College of New York in the 34.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Metropolitan College of New York #1371 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

These figures 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). Metropolitan College of New York concentrates its degree output in Public Administration, which shapes the earnings profile.

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other is the largest program with 44 graduates. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 33 students earning median 4-year earnings of $36,644, at 0.5x the national benchmark for the field.

The Health Administration program graduates 25 students with median 4-year earnings of $52,170, at 0.9x the national benchmark. Homeland Security rounds out the core program slate with 23 graduates.

The concentration in public-administration and social-service fields reflects Metropolitan College of New York's mission-driven focus and connects graduates to stable, mission-aligned careers where earnings growth occurs steadily over the decade following enrollment.

Metropolitan College of New York's program mix centers on public administration and business-focused fields, reflecting the institution's mission as a specialized urban college. Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other is the largest program with 44 graduates, followed by Business/Commerce, General with 33 graduates earning median earnings of $36,644 four years after enrollment, and Health Administration with 25 graduates earning median earnings of $52,170.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 125 students annually, the institution's strength lies in applied professional fields aligned with public service and nonprofit sector careers. The highest-earning programs reflect the college's positioning in policy and administrative work.

Health Administration leads with 25 graduates earning median earnings of $52,170 four years after enrollment, while Business/Commerce, General follows with 33 graduates earning median earnings of $36,644. These outcomes reflect the college's focus on fields where graduates move directly into the workforce in government, nonprofit management, and administrative roles—sectors with stable employment and clear career progression pathways.

Public Administration represents the institution's primary concentration, anchoring its identity as a college serving students pursuing careers in public service and organizational leadership. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with labor-market demand in the nonprofit and public sectors, where Metropolitan College's graduates build their careers.