History at CUNY Queens College
If you plan to study History, 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 is in Queens, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Many students take online classes 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.
History Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Graduates of CUNY Queens College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,570 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $40,917 |
| 4 years | $51,989 |
| 5 years | $65,641 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $51,989, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from CUNY Queens College comes in at $13,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at CUNY Queens College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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
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