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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, New York · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016 · Phone: (212) 817-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public trade/career school in New York, NY offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carried a median debt of $12,584 and earned a median of $65,991 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for CUNY Graduate School and University Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 38.5% of students received Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public institution located in New York, NY. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Psychological Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Within its trade-related offerings, the school's primary program family is medical billing & coding, with 8 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,254.
Federal completion rate data specific to this campus versus the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%. Graduates in the medical billing & coding pathway carried a median debt of $12,584. Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $65,991. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.5% of students at this institution received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
Given the small number of completers (8) in a single program family, this campus may suit a narrow population of students pursuing medical billing & coding credentials rather than serving as a general career-training hub. Program length and format are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students weighing a career change should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and delivery. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers medical billing & coding programs, with 8 completers reported in the most recent federal data. This is the only trade program family reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including federal loans and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported in federal data. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of the medical billing & coding program carried a median debt of $12,584, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry were $65,991, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (212) 817-7000 or visit https://www.gc.cuny.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and different funding structures than for-profit schools. Public status can also affect financial aid eligibility and oversight.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190576.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details are not reported in federal data, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone. Contact the school directly to discuss options for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (212) 817-7000 for details specific to the medical billing & coding program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (212) 817-7000 or visit their website at https://www.gc.cuny.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190576) to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.