CUNY Queens College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

CUNY Queens College at a glance

• 12,550

  students enrolled

• 4,082

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $4,195

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,930 in state, $14,880 out of state

• $48,548

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,763

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  41% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

CUNY Queens College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around CUNY Queens College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Queens County, where the college is.

• 118

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Queens County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $84,961

  median household income

  Queens County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, psychology, social sciences, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (10 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Samaritan Daytop Village (10), Skanska USA (10), NEW York Edge (7), Citigroup (4), TBG | The Bachrach Group (4), Westhab (4), Elon University (3), Northwell Health (3).

What they hire for: Finance (18), Operations (17), Sales (17), Engineering (10), Programs (10), Clinical (9). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: New York City Workforce Development Board.

• Elmhurst Workforce1 Career CenterElmhurst · 718-321-6307 · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Industrial and Transporation Career CenterJamaica · 718-577-2194 · Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Queens Workforce1 Career CenterJamaica · M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is CUNY Queens College?

CUNY Queens College enrolls about 12,550 students and is a public 4-year institution in Queens, New York. It awards about 4,082 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queens College?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do CUNY Queens College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,548 six years after entry and $62,763 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does CUNY Queens College offer AI or data science degrees?

CUNY Queens College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near CUNY Queens College?

118 open professional jobs are listed in Queens County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Samaritan Daytop Village has the most openings.