Education at CUNY Queens College
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Queens College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Queens College sits in Queens, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Distance learning is available at CUNY Queens College. Of 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 89 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Those who finish CUNY Queens College’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,892 |
| 2 years | $54,495 |
| 3 years | $63,447 |
| 4 years | $69,673 |
| 5 years | $82,774 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from CUNY Queens College earn a median of $69,673, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from CUNY Queens College stands at $14,550.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at CUNY Queens College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.