Physical Sciences at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

New York, NY · Public · Associate Degree

enrolling 16,850 students in New York, NY.

Program Analysis

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College's Physical Sciences graduates start at $26,948/yr — above the $24,506 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 40.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Physical Sciences programs nationally.

The 37% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 42% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Physical Sciences graduates.

This program is one of 7 schools offering Physical Sciences in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

Five-year earnings of $40,593 show a 51% jump from the $26,948 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
43
Score
46
High End
Earnings $26,948/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$446K
10.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
43.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,340
Out-of-state: $16,100
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,593
51% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Physical Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Natural sciences managers $161,180 +3.7% 50%
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580 -1.6% 67%
Natural sciences managers
$161,180
+3.7% growth 50% AI-proof
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580
-1.6% growth 67% AI-proof

Physical Sciences Career Guide

What can you do with a Physical Sciences credential from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Physical Sciences at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Physical Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Physical Sciences at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College?
Our scenarios model 42% of Physical Sciences tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College's 43/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
How many job openings are there for Physical Sciences graduates?
At 74,700 annual openings, Physical Sciences has a large employment base. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →