Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$76,099
94th percentile
60th percentile in New York

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

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$76,099$83,311+9%
Touro University$76,615$79,834+4%
CUNY Hunter College$77,537$79,127+2%
Mercy University$67,880$77,433+14%
St. John's University-New York$60,823$73,330+21%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (40 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Queens CollegeQueens$7,538$76,099$83,311โ€”โ€”
State University of New York at New PaltzNew Paltz$8,524$79,209$70,603โ€”โ€”
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx$7,410$78,802โ€”โ€”โ€”
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York$7,382$77,537$79,127โ€”โ€”
CUNY City CollegeNew York$7,340$77,140$71,771โ€”โ€”
College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island$7,490$77,066โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$59,070โ€”โ€”โ€”

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

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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.