Visual and Performing Arts at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates in visual and performing arts earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Queensborough Community College Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 10 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $49,551 | $45,121 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $38,049 | $40,498 | #2 | $27,720 |
| 3 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $36,746 | $37,360 | #3 | $21,173 |
| 4 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $34,099 | $32,455 | #4 | $23,694 |
| 5 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $32,927 | $28,897 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $31,680 | $30,153 | #5 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $28,482 | $27,109 | #8 | $18,700 |
| 8 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $28,432 | $24,954 | #10 | — |
| 9 | KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Dallas, TX | $27,042 | $27,494 | #7 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $27,011 | $25,709 | #9 | — |
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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,984 | $16,739 | #24 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Queensborough Community College visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $27,011 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Queensborough Community College rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, CUNY Queensborough Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at CUNY Queensborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($32,799).
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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.
