Teaching Assistants/Aides at CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx, NY · Public · Associate Degree

with a mid-sized student body of 5,766 in Bronx, NY.

Program Analysis

Graduates of CUNY Bronx Community College's Teaching Assistants/Aides program earn $31,364/yr in their first year — 50% above the $20,944 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

With a 35.3x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Teaching Assistants/Aides career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At #1 of 12 programs, this Teaching Assistants/Aides program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $31,364 to $36,960 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
43
Score
45
High End
Earnings $31,364/yr (50% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (69% shielded)
Job Market Large (41,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$380K
4.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
36.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
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)
$10,412
Out-of-state: $16,172
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,960
18% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Teaching Assistants/Aides graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors $59,950 -13.7% 60%
Educational instruction and library workers, all other $48,400 +1.5% 100%
Teaching assistants, postsecondary $44,930 +3.1% 47%
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
$59,950
-13.7% growth 60% AI-proof
Educational instruction and library workers, all other
$48,400
+1.5% growth 100% AI-proof
Teaching assistants, postsecondary
$44,930
+3.1% growth 47% AI-proof

About Teaching Assistants/Aides Careers

Your career in educational support will place you at the heart of the learning process. As a postsecondary teaching assistant, you'll work alongside college instructors, preparing lab materials, grading assignments, and leading small student discussion groups. Alternatively, you might find your place in a library, helping patrons with research, cataloging new acquisitions using specialized software, and organizing community literacy programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does CUNY Bronx Community College's Teaching Assistants/Aides program score?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Teaching Assistants/Aides. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
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