Fine and Studio Arts at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Queensborough Community College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 28 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $71,302 | $64,880 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $44,615 | $39,288 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $43,596 | $41,494 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,827 | $46,784 | #2 | — |
| 5 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJ | $41,171 | $36,135 | #8 | $33,881 |
| 6 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $38,470 | $33,877 | #11 | — |
| 7 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $37,769 | $38,411 | #5 | $19,024 |
| 8 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $36,991 | $37,609 | #6 | — |
| 9 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $36,502 | $34,742 | #10 | $14,920 |
| 10 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $34,728 | $31,266 | #15 | $22,100 |
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| 21 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $29,816 | $27,131 | #22 | — |
| 22 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $28,829 | $29,311 | #17 | $9,347 |
| 23 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $28,086 | $26,732 | #23 | — |
| 24 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $26,984 | $25,683 | #25 | $16,739 |
| 25 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $25,831 | $24,586 | #26 | — |
| 26 | Delta College University Center, MI | $25,251 | $26,624 | #24 | — |
| 27 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $23,204 | $24,083 | #27 | — |
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 |
| Computer Science | $44,156 | — | #21 of 23 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Queensborough Community College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,739 one year after graduating and $26,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Queensborough Community College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, CUNY Queensborough Community College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at CUNY Queensborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($31,650).
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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.