Computer Science at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Associate's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates in computer science earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Queensborough Community College Compares for Computer Science
All 23 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $102,259 | $96,917 | #1 | $79,044 |
| 2 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $88,450 | $80,484 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $84,138 | $74,092 | #6 | $30,332 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | #5 | $48,889 |
| 5 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $80,563 | $76,955 | #4 | — |
| 6 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $74,045 | $70,476 | #8 | $24,888 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $74,011 | $70,696 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $72,735 | $69,229 | #9 | — |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $66,795 | $78,712 | #3 | $47,904 |
| 10 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $64,980 | $61,847 | #13 | — |
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| 18 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $50,897 | $48,443 | #19 | — |
| 19 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $49,388 | $50,213 | #18 | — |
| 20 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $47,833 | $41,982 | #21 | — |
| 21 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $44,156 | $42,027 | #20 | — |
| 22 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $32,197 | $34,270 | #22 | $19,693 |
| 23 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $31,376 | $31,900 | #23 | — |
Other Majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,093 | — | #43 of 962 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $57,571 | — | #53 of 59 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $56,207 | — | #8 of 14 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,290 | $26,907 | #164 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,686 | $24,626 | #282 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,921 | — | #131 of 225 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $44,067 | $26,111 | #43 of 50 |
| Physical Sciences | $43,018 | $23,219 | #18 of 24 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $43,007 | $30,634 | #311 of 476 |
| Data Processing | $42,907 | $26,484 | #20 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,794 | $19,582 | #554 of 947 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $28,517 | $18,762 | #10 of 13 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $27,011 | — | #10 of 10 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,984 | $16,739 | #24 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Queensborough Community College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,156 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Queensborough Community College rank for computer science?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, CUNY Queensborough Community College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at CUNY Queensborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for computer science ($62,283).
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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.