Computer Programming at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY · Associate's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates in computer programming earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY LaGuardia Community College Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
| … | |||||
| 49 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #45 | $36,388 |
| 50 | Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #46 | $36,388 |
| 51 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $44,890 | $41,289 | #52 | — |
| 52 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $43,238 | $41,154 | #53 | — |
| 53 | Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI | $42,247 | $44,545 | #50 | — |
| 54 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $32,459 | $39,383 | #54 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY LaGuardia Community College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,238 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY LaGuardia Community College rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at CUNY LaGuardia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.