Make the city your classroom
Whether you’re an aspiring network engineer, a business major interning in a top finance company, or a theatre major designing sets, as a Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) student, you’ll benefit from learning opportunities in the classroom and throughout the city.
Opportunity and support along the way
BMCC has campus locations near all major subway lines— ranging from NYC’s vibrant lower Manhattan to Brooklyn and the Bronx. With flexible day, evening, weekend and online classes, students don’t have to choose between work, family or getting an education. We understand the challenges our students face and provide support services such as advisement, tutoring, child care, mentoring, counseling and more to make the journey a little easier. The College’s diverse community of faculty, staff and students help create a welcoming environment that fosters tolerance, creativity, collaboration and growth.
Degree programs for tomorrow’s jobs
With more than 45 in-demand majors, BMCC prepares students for a variety of careers. Students participate in hands-on, innovative learning and faculty-mentored research. They explore concepts alongside professors who are biologists, computer scientists, artists, sociologists and experts in their fields. Students develop as leaders through internships, student clubs, community service and cultural activities across the city. They gain competitive skills through clinical rotations, honors programming, conference presentations and special projects. They also find time for enjoyable moments with their peers at campus events, Panther athletic games, local/ study abroad trips, community festivals and exploring city.
Saving you a few bucks from the start
Nine out of 10 BMCC graduates earn their degree, debt free! BMCC’s affordability is assured by the CUNY Safety Net — low tuition, scholarships, federal and state aid and federal tax credits. Students save by earning credits that will transfer easily to a bachelor’s degree program within CUNY, SUNY and top private institutions. BMCC graduates do not carry the crushing debt that weighs on their peers at other colleges.
A two-year degree from BMCC pays off
Students meet their goals with an associate degree that reflects today’s global industries. Graduates of BMCC hit the ground running when they enter a bachelor’s degree program or the ever-changing job market, equipped with knowledge, skills and the confidence to be successful. BMCC’s alumni are leading in many fields and leaving their footprint in the world. The foundation students gain from BMCC transforms lives, sustains families and makes dreams possible.
We’re among the best!
For these reasons and more, BMCC is placed among the top five community colleges nationwide for its excellence, as well as ranked #3 for increasing household income.