A Two-Year Degree
for Your Future
Associate degrees that open doors
to paying careers.
#whyCUNY
Affordable Education
CUNY degrees expand your mind without emptying your pocket.
Our financial aid enables two in three students to attend tuition-free
and three in four to graduate debt-free.
NEW YORK STATE RESIDENT
Full-time
$4,800
per year
OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT
Full-time
$9,600
per year
Why a two-Year Degree
Pay Less, Earn More
Choose an associate degree at CUNY because it increases your potential salary and it’s a fast track to big ideas, big opportunities and big success.
Dental Hygienist
Associate of Applied Science
Annual Salary: $76,960 Hour Salary: $37.00 1
Radiologic and MRI Technologists
Associate of Applied Science
Annual Salary: $70,620 Hour Salary: $33.95 1
Marine Mechanic and Maritime Technologist
Associate of Applied Science & Certification
Annual Salary: $90,0509 Hour Salary: $43.291
Executive Chef
Associate of Applied Science & Certification
Annual Salary: $59,380 Hour Salary: $28.55 1
Why I Chose CUNY
Your Future Classmates
Kayleen Verdejo
Queensborough, Hunter College
Amber Pitt
BMCC, Hunter College
Nataly Toro
BMCC, John Jay College
I chose CUNY because it was more affordable for me and my family.”
Nataly Toro, BMCC, John Jay College
It’s Never Too Late
CUNY is where unmatched affordability and world-class education transforms into greatness.
Ayendy Bonifacio
Assistant Professor, BMCC
Dorotea Levy de Szekely
Valedictorian, BMCC
My dream took 50 years to become reality… It is never too late to chase them.”
Dorotea Levy de Szekely, BMCC
Go Further
Continue Your Journey
For many of our students, an associate degree is the first step to earning a bachelor’s degree. That’s because at CUNY, all credits earned are guaranteed to transfer with you once you’re ready to make a move.
We have your back
Stay on Track
Get personalized academic and counseling support, and join a learning community of students who are serious about success.
ASAP
Stay on track and graduate by providing a range of financial, academic, and personal supports, including personalized advisement, career counseling, tutoring, waivers for tuition and mandatory fees, MTA MetroCards, and additional financial assistance to cover the cost of textbooks.
College Discovery Program (CD)
College Discovery provides comprehensive academic, financial, and social supports to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances.
CUNY Start
Get a strong start with intensive preparation in reading, writing and math. Eliminate your need for remedial instruction and save your financial aid for courses that count toward your degree.
The biggest takeaway from CUNY Start was passing math. This made me strong as I am now. It helped me [to] be comfortable with myself, ask questions and to speak up.”
Maria Lacourt, Bronx Community College
WHERE WILL CUNY TAKE YOU?
A Bridge to Jobs
We’ll help you make connections that match your drive. Our students secure internships with top organizations and land jobs.
Explore Our Community Colleges
Find Your Fit
Each campus offers a unique college experience and takes full advantage of the greatest city in the world. Find your fit.
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Size: 27,000
Mascot: Blue Panther
Most Popular Major: Business, Criminal Justice, Nursing
What’s Nearby: World Trade Center, Hudson River Waterfront, Wall Street
Claim to Fame: Home of the Tribeca Performing Arts Center and Tribeca Film Festival
Bronx Community College
Size: 11,000
Mascot: Bronx Bronco
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
What’s Nearby: Little Italy, the Bronx Zoo, the NY Botanical Garden
Claim to Fame: Home to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans
Guttman Community College
Size: 1,000
Mascot: Stella the Grizzly Bear
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
What’s Nearby: Bryant Park, Grand Central, Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, MoMA
Claim to Fame: Alumni Bobby Ashley, creator of Amazon Prime Video’s The Ave
Hostos Community College
Size: 7,000
Mascot: Caiman
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
What’s Nearby: Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the Universal Hip Hop Museum
Claim to Fame: The NJCAA DIII Women’s Basketball Champions two years in a row
Kingsborough Community College
Size: 15,000
Mascot: The Wave
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
What’s Nearby: Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Coney Island
Claim to Fame: Our unique programs in Paramedics, Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technology and Maritime Technology
LaGuardia Community College
Size: 19,000
Mascot: Red Hawk
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts: Math and Science
What’s Nearby: The Falchi Building, The Factory, MoMA PS1, Gantry Plaza State Park
Claim to Fame: Home of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, which document the social and political history of NYC
Queensborough Community College
Size: 15,000
Mascot: Tiger
Most Popular Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
What’s Nearby: The Queens County Farm Museum, Alley Pond Environmental Center, Oakland Lake
Claim to Fame: The Annual Professional Performing Arts Series
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.