Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Queens College graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout their early careers, with median earnings rising from $48,548 at six years to $55,518 at eight years and reaching $62,763 at ten years post-enrollment. This represents 29.3% growth between the six-year and ten-year marks, indicating consistent career advancement and skill development.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings align with peer institutions — outcomes are in line with similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $10,298 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Queens College graduates maintain exceptionally low debt levels, with median debt of $10,298 at graduation. Debt levels range from $4,468 at the 25th percentile to $15,500 at the 75th percentile, indicating controlled borrowing across the student population.
Queens College demonstrates well above average return on investment, ranking at the 78.4th percentile nationally on Azimuth's return index. Graduates earn $10,328 beyond expectations compared to similar students and institutions, placing Queens College at the 86.2nd percentile for value-added performance.
Approximately 21.6% of Queens College graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on program mix analysis with high confidence. This ...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Computer Science graduates lead earning outcomes at $97,630, ranking #45 nationally and demonstrating the institution's strength in high-demand technical fields. Algebra and Number Theory graduates earn $63,793, while Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology produces graduates earning $60,508 with exceptional national recognition.
Business programs show solid performance with Accounting graduates earning $58,541 and Adult and Continuing Education achieving #1 national ranking with earnings of $57,988. These diverse program outcomes reflect Queens College's ability to prepare students across multiple disciplines while maintaining particular strength in education, technology, and healthcare fields.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show considerable variation, with the range from $33,563 at the 25th percentile to $89,659 at the 75th percentile representing diverse career paths and program outcomes. Low-income graduates earn $50,100, demonstrating solid economic advancement opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
