Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (64 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | — | $99,093 | $17,675 | — |
| Cochran School of Nursing | $102,553 | $103,069 | $26,758 | 0.26 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | $97,888 | $95,978 | $11,433 | 0.12 |
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | $97,085 | $112,047 | $34,750 | 0.36 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | $92,475 | $98,150 | $27,775 | 0.30 |
| Montefiore School of Nursing | $89,648 | — | $26,125 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochran School of Nursing Yonkers | — | $102,553 | $26,758 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx | $5,208 | $97,888 | $11,433 |
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences New York | $26,041 | $97,085 | $34,750 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York | $24,648 | $92,475 | $27,775 |
| Montefiore School of Nursing Mount Vernon | — | $89,648 | $26,125 |
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.