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 sits in Queens, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 75 history graduations were recorded at CUNY Queens College.
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Online & Distance Learning 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 peer institutions.
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
Those who finish 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 after graduating, History graduates from CUNY Queens College take home a median $51,989, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from CUNY Queens College comes in at $13,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for History graduates at CUNY Queens College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, History graduates at CUNY Queens College are 37% women (28) and 63% men (47).
History Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Of the 58 bachelor’s history degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 38% were women (22) and 62% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher than the national average of 28%.*
History Master’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Among the 17 master’s history degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of History master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher than the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific History Concentrations at CUNY Queens College
The History program at CUNY Queens College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 75 |
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at CUNY Queens College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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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