Teaching Assistants/Aides at Suffolk County Community College
Associate's Degree
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
Teaching Assistants/Aides associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Community College | $23,978* | $26,674 | — | — |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | $31,364* | $33,271 | — | — |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | $24,283* | $32,245 | $5,500 | 0.23 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | $23,672* | $34,398 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | $21,589* | $31,484 | $8,380 | 0.39 |
| National Median | $24,283* | — | $9,500 | 0.39 |
Other Teaching Assistants/Aides Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx | $5,206 | $31,364 | — |
| CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx | $5,208 | $24,283 | $5,500 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York | $5,170 | $23,672 | $9,500 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn | $5,252 | $21,589 | $8,380 |
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 Suffolk County Community College, approximately 23% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.