Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,923
95th percentile
60th percentile in New York

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY Queens College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
CUNY Queens College$48,923$52,271+7%
Liberty University$34,876$30,003-14%
Ashford University$22,257$24,747+11%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Queens CollegeQueens$7,538$48,923$52,271โ€”โ€”
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls$9,728$41,267โ€”$26,2500.64
Miami University-OxfordOxford$17,809$38,002โ€”$24,5000.64
Liberty UniversityLynchburg$21,222$34,876$30,003$27,0000.77
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg$9,859$25,048โ€”โ€”โ€”
Ashford UniversitySan Diego$13,160$22,257$24,747$35,3911.59
National Medianโ€”$36,439โ€”$26,6250.73

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teaching english or french as a second or foreign language graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

$62,970/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

$59,950/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

$37,120/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.