Career Resources for CUSP Students

CUSP graduates leave NYU prepared to lead organizations in making more informed decisions by unlocking the potential of urban data. Our alumni are sought after by key city and government agencies around the world and leading firms in technology, telecommunications, utilities and renewable energy. Their skills enable entry into consulting and financial services as well as startups and nonprofits. They hold positions ranging from data scientist to data and policy analyst, and enjoy management and leadership roles with a job placement and continuing education rate of 93.5 percent and an average starting salary of $97,000*.

*Job placement rate and average starting salary based on reported employment and educational outcomes from the class of 2022.

Alumni go on to work at companies and organizations such as:

Make new connections and get in touch with alumni through our LinkedIn network. 

From the moment you become a CUSP student, the Tandon Career Hub is available to partner with you to create a roadmap to help prepare you for your career. We provide training, resume review, assistance with your job search, as well as opportunities to meet with employers.

The Graduate Student Career Development Team at the Wasserman Center provides specialized career coaching, events, and resources to meet the particular needs of current and recent NYU master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificate students, as well as current postdocs.

The CUSP Network is a cohort of professionals who partner with CUSP to open lines of communication across urban sectors, to collaborate cross-functionally on important research, to inform the direction of the center, and ultimately to contribute to the improvement of cities around the world. Partners of the CUSP Network are also great resources for networking and starting your job hunt.