Pay Less, Earn More
with a CUNY Associate Degree.
NYC’s Most Affordable,
High-Quality Degree
You don’t have to break the bank to get a world-class education. CUNY’s associate degrees are the most affordable college option in New York, with 33% lower tuition than CUNY 4-year colleges. With financial aid and scholarships available, most students earn associate degrees for free.
$4.8K
New York State Residents
78%
CUNY community college students
pay $0 in tuition
$9.6K
Out-of-State Residents
Unlock More
Than a Degree
Our community colleges rank among the best in New York. But to our students, it’s the support system that makes the experience great. At CUNY, get the support you need to get your degree.
Pay Less, Earn More
$4.8K
Lowest Tuition
in New York State
Fine Arts Major
$65K
Higher Salary
after 60 credits
Graphic Designer
A Ticket to High-Paying Industries
An associate degree moves you towards new opportunities and higher-paying jobs after 60 credits, or just two years of full-time study.
Explore our 160+ associate degree options.
$94K
Dental
Hygienist
Offered at
Hostos Community College
City Tech
Degree Program
Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science
$77K
Police
Officer
Offered at
BMCC
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
Kingsborough Community College
Degree Program
Criminal Justice
Associate of Art
$77K
Engineering
Technician
Offered at
Bronx Community College
Queensborough Community College
Degree Program
Electronic Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
$79K
Radiologic Technologists
Offered at
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
LaGuardia Community College
City Tech
Degree Program
Technology
Associate of Applied Science
$80K
Respiratory
Therapist
Offered at
BMCC
Degree Program
Respiratory Therapy
Associate of Applied Science
$95K
Web
Developer
Offered at
Kingsborough Community College
Degree Program
Website Development
Associate of Applied Science
$105K
Marine
Technologist
Offered at
Kingsborough Community College
Degree Program
Maritime Technology
Associate of Applied Science & Certificate
$97K
Nuclear
Technologist
Offered at
Bronx Community College
Degree Program
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Careers Start Here
Tap into thousands of internships and jobs across NYC through CUNY’s innovative career development programs. We match thousands of students to top companies, organizations, and government agencies all year long, with no prior experience needed.
We’ve Got Your Back
You focus on your degree, we will take care of the rest.
We tailor your way to success with our personalized academic, counseling and financial support. Our programs are made to nurture the growth of students who are just like you.
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
ASAP helps students stay on track to graduate, transition into the workforce, and transfer to 4-year colleges by providing a range of financial, academic and personal support.
College Discovery Program (CD)
College Discovery provides equality in higher education with comprehensive academic, financial, personal, social and career support regardless of students’ education and financial status
CUNY Start
Get a strong start with intensive preparation in reading, writing and math. In one semester, CUNY Start helps students to meet developmental English and math milestones while preparing for college-credit courses.
Explore Our Colleges
Each campus offers a unique college experience and takes full advantage of the greatest city in the world.
Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Location: 199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007
- Size: 17,000
- Mascot: Blue Panther
- Popular Majors: Business, Criminal Justice, Nursing
- What’s Nearby: World Trade Center, Hudson River Waterfront, Wall Street
BMCC Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Art Foundations Art History
- Bilingual Childhood Education
- Business Management
- Childhood Education
- Children and Youth Studies
- Communication Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Network Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Ethnic Studies
- Gender and Women’s Studies
- Geographic Information Science
- Health Information Technology
- History
- Liberal Arts
- Linguistics and Literacy
- Medical Emergency Technology
- Modern Languages
- Nursing
- Paramedic
- Psychology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Small Business Entrepreneurship
- Social Studies for Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Writing and Literature
Bronx Community College
- Location: 2155 University Ave, The Bronx, NY 10453
- Size: 7,000
- Mascot: Bronx Bronco
- Popular Majors: Finance, Accounting, Marketing
- What’s Nearby: Little Italy, the Bronx Zoo, the NY Botanical Garden
BCC Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Automotive Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity and Networking
- Digital Design
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- English
- Environmental Technology
- Horticulture
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Marketing
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office Assistant
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nursing
- Office Administration and Technology
- Paralegal and Legal Studies
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology
- Radiologic Technology
College of Staten Island
- Location: 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Size: 10,000
- Mascot: Dolphin
- Popular Majors: Liberal Arts & Humanities, Psychology, Business, Computer Science
- What’s Nearby: Staten Island Ferry, Empire Outlets, Snug Harbor Cultural Center
CSI Associate Degree Programs
- Business Administration
- Computer Technology
- Engineering Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Nursing
Guttman Community College
- Location: 50 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
- Size: 800
- Mascot: Stella the Grizzly Bear
- Popular Majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- What’s Nearby: Bryant Park, Grand Central, Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, MoMA
Guttman Associate Degree Programs
- Business Administration
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Urban Studies
- Sciences
Hostos Community College
- Location: 500 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451
- Size: 4,900
- Mascot: Caiman
- Popular Majors: Accounting, Paralegal Studies, Digital Music
- What’s Nearby: Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the Universal Hip Hop Museum
Hostos Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Aging and Health Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Hygiene
- Digital Design and Animation
- Digital Music
- Early Childhood Education
- Game Design
- Liberal Arts and Science
- Nursing
- Office Technology
- Public Administration
- Radiologic Technology
Kingsborough Community College
- Location: 2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Size: 15,000
- Mascot: The Wave
- Popular Majors: Maritime Technology, Surgical Technology, Graphic Design & Illustration
- What’s Nearby: Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Coney Island
KBCC Associate Degree Programs
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design and Illustration
- Hotel Management
- Liberal Arts
- Maritime Technology
- Marketing Management
- Medical Records Technology
- Nursing
- Office Administration and Technology
- Personnel Management and Labor Relations
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Polysomnographic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- The Business of Fashion
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Website Development
LaGuardia Community College
- Location: 31-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
- Size: 13,000
- Mascot: Red Hawk
- Popular Majors: Nursing, Education, International Studies
- What’s Nearby: The Falchi Building, The Factory, MoMA PS1, Gantry Plaza State Park
LaGuardia Associate Degree Programs
- Commercial Photography
- Communications
- Computer Technology
- Education
- Education Associate: Bilingual Child
- Energy Technician
- Film and Television
- Human Services: Gerontology
- Human Services: Mental Health
- Industrial Design Technology
- Liberal Arts: Childhood Education
- Liberal Arts: Social Science and Humanities
- Music Recording Technolog
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Programming and Software Development
- Psychology
- Radiologic Technology
- Spanish-English Translation
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Veterinary Technology
Medgar Evers College
- Location: 1650 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
- Size: 3,600
- Mascot: Cougar
- Popular Majors: Nursing, Biology, Business, Cannabis Education
- What’s Nearby: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, Barclays Center
Medgar Evers Associate Degree Programs
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Systems
- Business Administration
- English
- Public Administration
- Math
- Nursing
- Teacher Education
- Liberal Arts with a Concentration in (Mass Communication, Psychology, or Social Behavioral Science)
New York City College of Technology (City Tech)
- Location: 300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Size: 13,000
- Mascot: Yellow Jacket
- Popular Majors: Engineering Technologies, Computer Systems, Hospitality Management
- What’s Nearby: Brooklyn’s Tech Triangle, the Brooklyn Bridge, Barclays Center, BAM and the Navy Yard
City Tech Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Architectural Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Communication Design
- Communication Design Management
- Computer Information Systems
- Construction Management Technology
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Laboratory Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Environmental Control Technology
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services
- Industrial Design
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Marketing Management and Sales
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Nursing
- Ophthalmic Dispensing
- Paralegal Studies
- Radiologic Tech and Medical Imaging
Queensborough Community College
- Location: 222-05 56th Ave, Queens, NY 11364
- Size: 9,600
- Mascot: Tiger
- Popular Majors: Education, Business, Digital Art & Design
- What’s Nearby: BThe Queens County Farm Museum, Alley Pond Environmental Center, Oakland Lake
QCC Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Architectural Technology
- Business Management – Marketing
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Internet and Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Massage Therapy
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Music Production
- Nursing
- Nursing – Pre-Clinical Sequence
- Nursing w/ Hunter
- Nursing w/ SPS
- Nursing w/ York
- Office Administration and Technology
- Telecommunications Technology