CUNY Hunter College

With 43 social work graduates in the latest year, CUNY Hunter College runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #145 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

54.4% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 61.2% against 49.2% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at CUNY Hunter College. First-time entrants complete at 60.7% against 51.2% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $4,431 a year after grants and scholarships — $17,703 below the $22,134 median across the 30 BSW colleges in New York. 69.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.