Where CUNY Queensborough Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all physical sciences associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | $23,219 | $36,844 | +59% |
| Middlesex College | $27,136 | $47,096 | +74% |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | $27,203 | $45,458 | +67% |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | $19,815 | $36,136 | +82% |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | $26,948 | $33,754 | +25% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (13 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside | $5,210 | $23,219 | $36,844 | $8,750* | — |
 CUNY Medgar Evers CollegeBrooklyn | $7,352 | $27,203 | $45,458 | $8,875* | 0.33 |
 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York | $5,170 | $26,948 | $33,754 | $9,000* | 0.33 |
 CUNY LaGuardia Community CollegeLong Island City | $5,218 | $19,815 | $36,136 | $7,500* | 0.38 |
| National Median | — | $26,948 | — | $8,812* | 0.33 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with physical sciences graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
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 Queensborough Community College, approximately 45% 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 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.