Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy
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Investing in Brooklyn College is a win-win for our communities and our students. Our world-class staff and faculty not only equip students with the tools needed for personal success but empower them to contribute significantly to the regional economy. We are proud to be one of the leading institutions for social mobility and to be a beacon for young people looking to receive an unparalleled, affordable education.
Since 1930, Brooklyn College has invested in the education and futures of students from immigrant and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The college boasts a student population representing 136 countries and 91 languages. The study implies that the college's diverse student and alumni network positively affects the city and investors, as a significant portion of alumni work in the New York City metropolitan area, generating spending, jobs and income.
Brooklyn College prides itself for its diverse student population, noting that the U.S. News and World Report has recognized the institution as having the highest Campus Diversity Index number for six years. From the study, the college considers its diversity to be its biggest strength, noting the societal benefits it creates.
Included in Brooklyn College's value of $6.9 billion is $4.4 billion in added student income, $2 billion in added business income, $295.4 million in added income from college activities and $252 million in social savings related to health, the justice system and income assistance in New York.
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