Strong return
+$180,764 over 10 years
For graduates of History at CUNY Brooklyn College.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Associate's | $63,697 | — | +2,913% | Strong return |
History at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | Associate's | $158,858 | — | +2,336% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $58,766 | — | +2,049% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $64,752 | $13,000 | +1,745% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $65,641 | $12,500 | +1,495% | Strong return |
| 5 | Rice University Houston, TX | Associate's | $85,817 | — | +1,426% | Strong return |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $94,015 | $12,721 | +1,046% | Strong return |
| 7 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $88,187 | $16,514 | +1,045% | Strong return |
| 8 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $54,924 | $12,897 | +803% | Strong return |
| 9 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $60,004 | $17,354 | +758% | Strong return |
| 10 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $67,404 | — | +714% | Strong return |
Other majors at CUNY Brooklyn College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Associate's | $82,987 | — | +6,021% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $98,829 | $9,000 | +5,575% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $76,911 | — | +5,042% | Strong return |
| Mathematics | Associate's | $76,687 | — | +5,006% | Strong return |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Professional | $90,782 | — | +3,589% | Strong return |
| Economics | Certificate | $89,124 | — | +3,455% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Certificate | $116,512 | $21,817 | +3,412% | Strong return |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Professional | $86,428 | — | +3,238% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.