Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at CUNY Queens College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at CUNY Queens College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $63,632 | $112,903 | +6% | #102 of 349 | #127 | $10,301 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $45,168 | $94,526 | +13% | #86 of 452 | #113 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $48,923 | $79,175 | +87% | #1 of 5 | #1 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $23,108 | $78,281 | +33% | #3 of 215 | #1 | $11,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,894 | $76,925 | +50% | #4 of 345 | #6 | $15,178 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $42,995 | $74,979 | +20% | #4 of 30 | #5 | — |
| Mathematics | $31,747 | $74,659 | +7% | #118 of 309 | #151 | $8,298 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,158 | $69,956 | -8% | #486 of 796 | #620 | $10,822 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,414 | $67,221 | +42% | #8 of 680 | #9 | $11,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $27,677 | $65,863 | +20% | #32 of 265 | #39 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $34,863 | $65,213 | +3% | #199 of 565 | #254 | $10,457 |
| Economics | $39,377 | $65,049 | -21% | #322 of 368 | #326 | $7,295 |
| Biology | $31,777 | $64,303 | +12% | #211 of 841 | #298 | $15,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $37,654 | $64,185 | +17% | #44 of 225 | #59 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $16,236 | $62,602 | +15% | #89 of 610 | #164 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,918 | $61,501 | +9% | #134 of 660 | #204 | $12,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $36,903 | $59,655 | +7% | #18 of 70 | #46 | $12,684 |
| Psychology | $30,184 | $57,210 | +13% | #162 of 1027 | #253 | $9,623 |
| Sociology | $31,975 | $56,550 | +7% | #138 of 462 | #187 | $12,397 |
| History | $27,769 | $52,406 | +3% | #201 of 459 | #256 | $12,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,290 | $50,194 | +3% | #250 of 576 | #327 | $7,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $32,457 | $49,054 | +1% | #18 of 49 | #31 | $10,750 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $19,349 | $44,835 | -13% | #232 of 299 | #256 | $14,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,910 | $37,764 | -9% | #302 of 423 | #349 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $11,604 | $31,239 | -21% | #237 of 255 | #246 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $24,900 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | $22,917 | — | — | — | — | $13,421 |
| Area Studies | $16,733 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The CUNY Queens College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $513,255
- Avg rent near campus: $2,508/mo — vs ~$1,364/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11374 (5.6% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY Queens College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Room | $12,280 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,336 | $37,286 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $1,816 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,530 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,186 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,157 |
| $110,001+ | $12,359 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from CUNY Queens College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology