CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, New York · Public · 56.6% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 78/100 · Strong Value
CUNY Lehman College
Strong ValueQuick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $7,410/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $15,360/yr |
| Average net price | $3,148/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $12,592 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $58,013 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $36,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,950 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $116 |
| Estimated payback period | 6.6 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 10,696 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $1,589 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $2,374 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,834 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,696 |
| $110,001+ | $13,600 |
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at CUNY Lehman College with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $54,063 | B+ |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $62,496 | B+ |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,722 | B+ |
| Sociology | $54,906 | B+ |
| Registered Nursing | $119,115 | A |
| Accounting | $66,240 | B+ |
| Social Work | $62,955 | B+ |
| Biology | $52,420 | C+ |
| Computer Science | $85,351 | A |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | $61,761 | B+ |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
The Full Financial Picture
The sticker price at CUNY Lehman College is $7,410/year ($15,360/year out-of-state). But sticker price isn't what most students pay. After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $3,148/year, or roughly $12,592 over four years.
That net price varies significantly by family income. The lowest-income families (under $30,000/year) pay an average of $1,589/year, while families earning over $110,000 pay $13,600/year. The school provides substantial aid to low-income students, making it significantly more affordable than the sticker price suggests.
The median graduate leaves with $10,950 in federal loan debt, translating to an estimated monthly payment of $116 on a standard 10-year repayment plan. Against median earnings of $58,013 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio is 0.30 - well within manageable territory.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 55.4% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 62.0% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 55.2% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 58.8% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 56.6% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 410-560 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 440-590 |
| Enrollment | 10,696 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 59.9% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $11,996 |
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College (this school) | 78 | $3,148 | $58,013 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 92 | $3,033 | $75,971 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | 81 | $3,103 | $60,752 |
| University of North Florida | 78 | $10,154 | $56,343 |
| University of Vermont | 78 | $19,343 | $62,472 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | 72 | $9,492 | $59,649 |
The Verdict: The Investment Pays Off
CUNY Lehman College delivers above-average financial returns for its graduates. At a net cost of $3,148 per year ($12,592 over four years), graduates earn a median of $58,013 ten years after enrollment. That puts the payback period at roughly 6.6 years - a solid return on the investment.
Key strengths include strong earnings premium over high school graduates, manageable debt relative to earnings. However, the data also shows a 51.3% graduation rate and concerning loan repayment rates.
Median debt of $10,950 is very manageable against $58,013 in annual earnings - well within the financial advisor rule of thumb that total debt should not exceed first-year salary.
Rankings & Links
Guides & Tools
Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.