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CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,548

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

58%

Annual Tuition

$7,538

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of CUNY Queens College earn a median of $62,763 ten years after entry — 16% above the national median. Acceptance rate 68.5%, average SAT score 1120, in-state tuition $7,538.

At a Glance

Total Students

13,060

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

9%

Median Debt

$10,298

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,120

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

500–650

SAT Math (middle 50%)

510–640

Institution Overview

CUNY Queens College is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 68.5% and a student population of 13,060. The college has a graduation rate of 58.4% and a retention rate of 78.2%. The in-state tuition is $7,538. The median debt for students is $10,298, and 8.9% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $41,467. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,548, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $62,763.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 38% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, CUNY Queens College alumni earn a median of $41,467. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $48,548, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $62,763. The median debt for students is $10,298, and 8.9% of students receive financial aid.

CUNY Queens College has a 68.5% acceptance rate, and 58.4% of students graduate. The college has a 78.2% retention rate. The in-state tuition is $7,538.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Psychology, General

Graduates 652 / yr
Median Salary $30,184

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 560 / yr
Median Salary $70,375

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 406 / yr
Median Salary $75,530

Economics

Graduates 383 / yr
Median Salary $39,377

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 245 / yr
Median Salary $55,002

Sociology

Graduates 205 / yr
Median Salary $31,975

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 151 / yr
Median Salary $28,290

Political Science and Government

Graduates 118 / yr
Median Salary $34,863

Library Science and Administration

Graduates 117 / yr
Median Salary $57,950

History

Graduates 116 / yr
Median Salary $27,769

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 116 / yr
Median Salary $31,918

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $19,349

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $75,206

Biology, General

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $31,777

Mathematics

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $61,300

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $76,099

Urban Studies/Affairs

Graduates 73 / yr
Median Salary $62,828

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $74,496

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $45,168

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $36,903

Music

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $27,902

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $16,236

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $24,910

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $32,457

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Campus Location

Queens, New York

Queens, NY 11367

CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CUNY Queens College has an acceptance rate of 68.5%.