CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Bayside, New York, CUNY Queensborough Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 8,940 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,214 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 23.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,600, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.14x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,458 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Health Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,214
Graduation Rate
23.5%
Median Debt
$8,600
Average Net Price
$4,458
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.96x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.14x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
8,940
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,090
Pell Grant Rate
44.4%
Federal Loan Rate
3.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,321
Income $30K–$48K
$3,955
Income $48K–$75K
$6,692
Income $110K+
$10,941
Student Demographics
Women
53.9%
White
7.6%
Black
22.4%
Hispanic
33.7%
Asian
25.3%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (38)
Associate (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,794 | 287 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,686 | 151 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,290 | 135 |
| Health Services | $44,067 | 124 |
| Registered Nursing | $114,093 | 77 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 71 |
| Computer Science | $44,156 | 58 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | $27,011 | 43 |
| Accounting | $47,921 | 34 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,007 | 31 |
| Physical Sciences | $43,018 | 30 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $28,517 | 25 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $57,571 | 23 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Data Processing | $42,907 | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 21 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 21 |
| Fine Arts | $26,984 | 18 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | $56,207 | 15 |
| Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Dance | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 5 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Museology | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
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