Social Sciences at CUNY Queens College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider 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 located in Queens, NY.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 77 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #36 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Students who complete CUNY Queens College’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,332 |
| 2 years | $33,829 |
| 3 years | $42,899 |
| 4 years | $52,489 |
| 5 years | $62,760 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $52,489, 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 Social Sciences graduates from CUNY Queens College is $12,657.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at CUNY Queens College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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