Romance Languages at CUNY Queens College
If you are interested in studying Romance Languages, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 romance languages graduations were recorded at CUNY Queens College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Queens College. Among 15,965 students, 926 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Romance Languages Rankings at CUNY Queens College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Queens College’s Romance Languages program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 209 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 211 |
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Those who finish CUNY Queens College’s Romance Languages program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 4 years | $49,930 |
| 5 years | $56,850 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Romance Languages graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $49,930, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Romance Languages graduates at CUNY Queens College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Romance Languages graduates at CUNY Queens College are 89% women (33) and 11% men (4).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Of the 30 bachelor’s romance languages degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 87% were women (26) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Among the 7 master’s romance languages degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at CUNY Queens College
The Romance Languages program at CUNY Queens College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language & Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Students who finish Romance Languages program at CUNY Queens College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Romance Languages graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
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.