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The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York, more commonly known as CUNY Graduate School and University Center, was established in 1961. This is the only doctorate-granting institution under the City University of New York System. More than 4,000 students enroll in CUNY Graduate School and University Center every year.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers baccalaureate programs and master degrees in various areas of study like humanities, social sciences and sciences. Doctoral students can also choose from over 30 different programs offered by this college. In addition, online courses and continuing education programs are also available to its students.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center has more than 20 research centers and institutes under it. These centers are focused on areas of civic, cultural, social and scientific importance.
The main campus of The Graduate Center is in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a public school. The Graduate Center offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The Graduate Center students most commonly major in a field related to music, mathematics, science, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The Graduate Center offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, The Graduate Center had 5,468 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Graduate School And University Center
365 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10016-4309
General Phone: (212) 817-7000
http://www.gc.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 413 | liberal arts and sciences, English literature, political science, sociology, anthropology, comparative literature, history, economics, ... |
| Science | 135 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, biopsychology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 89 | clinical psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, psychobiology, social psychology, environmental psychology, organizational psychology |
| Business and Management | 50 | business, labor studies, organizational behavior, business management, business communications, finance |
| Engineering | 49 | electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 30 | computer science, computer support |
| Fine Arts | 30 | art history and criticism |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | education, urban education |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | public administration, social work |
| Religion and Philosophy | 20 | philosophy |
| Music | 16 | music, music performance |
| Law | 15 | legal professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 9 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for The Graduate Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 358 | 40 |
| Post-master's certificate | 294 | 49 |
| Bachelor's degree | 195 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 56 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 55 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, The Graduate Center had a total enrollment of 5,468 students (2,429 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 19% |
| Graduate | 81% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 24% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
The Graduate Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 476500)
The Graduate Center has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 80 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 83 | $130,334 | 52 | $119,807 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $88,404 | 8 | $83,705 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $63,626 | 10 | $63,060 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $55,044 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $117,829 | 71 | $106,787 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Labor Studies
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Graduate Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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