Generating Indisputable Impact


The City College of New York has a substantial impact on the City of New York, and beyond. Without CCNY, the City, State, and Region would not be what it is today! A recent EMSI/Lightcast Study dives into the data surrounding this impact. This study measures the economic impacts created by CCNY on the business community and the benefits the college generates in return for the investments made by its key stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers, and society.

 

CCNY's Impact By The Numbers

The infographic heading reads "CCNY STUDENTS SEE A HIGH RATE OF RETURN." The main graphic shows the data: "Average annual return for CCNY students 23.2%, Stock market 30-year average annual return 9.6%, Interest earned on savings account (national deposit rate) 0.4%." Towards the bottom are the CCNY logo and the LightCast logo.
The infographic heading reads "CCNY ECONOMICALLY BENEFITS REGION." The main graphic shows "CCNY's total annual impact: $3.2 billion added income OR , 25,121 jobs supported." Towards the bottom are the CCNY logo and the LightCast logo.
 The infographic heading reads "CCNY ALUMNI ARE VALUABLE TO THIS REGION!" The main graphic shows the data: "Alumni impact: Impact of the increased earnings of CCNY alumni and the businesses they work for; an economic boost similar to hosting the Super Bowl 7x OR $2.7 billion added income; 20,699 jobs supported." Towards the bottom are the CCNY logo and the LightCast logo.
CCNY Campus in the fall

CCNY Fast Facts

Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.

$6M+

Total student scholarships, stipends, and fellowships awarded

115+

Number of undergraduate majors and master's programs

95.6%

Full-time faculty members who hold terminal degrees in their fields

150+

Total number of countries that CCNY students represent

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Economic Impact Study 2024

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Last Updated: 09/24/2024 12:28