Physical Sciences at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Associate's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates in physical sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Queensborough Community College Compares for Physical Sciences
All 24 colleges reporting physical sciences 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 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $77,477 | $71,262 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $76,889 | $70,721 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $67,944 | $59,633 | #4 | $27,136 |
| 4 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $62,142 | $59,146 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | $61,575 | $63,908 | #3 | $27,007 |
| 6 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,723 | $54,344 | #13 | — |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,243 | $56,387 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,734 | $57,711 | #11 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $50,871 | $48,419 | #14 | $27,203 |
| 10 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #6 | — |
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| 15 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $47,741 | $45,440 | #16 | $19,815 |
| 16 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $47,221 | $44,945 | #17 | — |
| 17 | Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ | $45,882 | $47,145 | #15 | — |
| 18 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $43,018 | $40,944 | #20 | $23,219 |
| 19 | Richard Bland College South Prince George, VA | $41,042 | $37,372 | #22 | $20,219 |
| 20 | North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI | $40,596 | $42,804 | #19 | — |
| 21 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $40,438 | $38,489 | #21 | $26,948 |
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 |
| 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 physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,219 one year after graduating and $43,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Queensborough Community College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, CUNY Queensborough Community College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at CUNY Queensborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076).
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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.