Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at CUNY Queens College
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Queens College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Queens College graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (42 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Queens College | $68,068 | $80,721 | — | — |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $73,106 | $87,016 | — | — |
| Mercy University | $69,598 | — | — | — |
| Teachers College at Columbia University | $69,467 | $61,128 | — | — |
| Long Island University | $68,497 | $77,965 | — | — |
| Marist University | $66,100 | $64,675 | — | — |
| National Median | $51,374 | — | — | — |
Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York | $7,464 | $73,106 | — |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $22,106 | $69,598 | — |
| Teachers College at Columbia University New York | — | $69,467 | — |
| Long Island University Brookville | $41,642 | $68,497 | — |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $46,140 | $66,100 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY Queens College, approximately 48% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.