CUNY Queensborough Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2024 Average Net Price

$5,436

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

10,337

49.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24.1%

476 Graduates

About

CUNY Queensborough Community College is a higher education institution located in Queens County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CUNY Queensborough Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (158 degrees), and General Health Services (124 degrees).

In 2024, 1,355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Queensborough Community College. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (400 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (364 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Queensborough Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Queensborough Community College is $4,800, which is $3,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,436.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending CUNY Queensborough Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Queensborough Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at CUNY Queensborough Community College is $−3,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,436

2024 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY Queensborough Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,436. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY Queensborough Community College grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,788

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY Queensborough Community College was of $21,788 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.97% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at CUNY Queensborough Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17.6% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

CUNY Queensborough Community College had a total enrollment of 10,337 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Queensborough Community College is 5,158 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,179. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at CUNY Queensborough Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY Queensborough Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Asian, 20.3% Black or African American, 11.9% White, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY Queensborough Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (17.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.5%) and Asian Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Queensborough Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,337 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Queensborough Community College is 5,158 and the part-time enrollment is 5,179. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at CUNY Queensborough Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY Queensborough Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), CUNY Queensborough Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY Queensborough Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,239 enrolled students
Asian
2,763 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Queensborough Community College is 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Asian, 20.3% Black or African American, 11.9% White, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 119 more women than men received degrees from CUNY Queensborough Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY Queensborough Community College is hispanic or latino (400 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (364 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY Queensborough Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (158 degrees) and General Health Services (124 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY Queensborough Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), and Protective Services (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College are Other managers (224,337 people), Police officers (140,857 people), Postsecondary teachers (139,645 people), Software developers (125,999 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (123,203 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Protective Services (104 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (119 degrees), and Physical Sciences (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Protective Services (104 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (119 degrees), and Physical Sciences (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (335,958 people), Elementary & secondary schools (318,087 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (305,027 people), Computer Systems Design (213,527 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,039 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY Queensborough Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Health Care Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded
Computer Support Specialist
2 degrees awarded
General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at CUNY Queensborough Community College was Health Care Administration & Management with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at CUNY Queensborough Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

618

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

737

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 618 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Queensborough Community College, which is 0.839 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (737).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY Queensborough Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Queensborough Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.795 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 146 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Queensborough Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.12 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from CUNY Queensborough Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
400 degrees awarded
Asian
364 degrees awarded
Black or African American
279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Queensborough Community College is hispanic or latino (400 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (364 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
502 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
463 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
445 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Queensborough Community College is hispanic or latino female (502 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (463 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Queensborough Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.11k (0.0228%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, CUNY Queensborough Community College had a total salary expenditure of 200M. CUNY Queensborough Community College employs 143 Associate professors, 87 Professors and 74 Lecturers. Most academics at CUNY Queensborough Community College are Male Associate professor (73), Female Associate professor (70), and Female Professor (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Queensborough Community College are: Management, with 104 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

Endowment

$13.6M

2024 Endowment

12.5%

growth from 2023

CUNY Queensborough Community College has an endowment valued at about $13.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Queensborough Community College grew 12.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.22M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY Queensborough Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.16M - Federal
$3.14M - State
$626k - Local

As of 2024, CUNY Queensborough Community College received $2.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.14M from state grants and contracts, and $626k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$109M

2024 Salaries

2.56%

growth from 2023

In 2024, CUNY Queensborough Community College paid a median of $109M in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($200M) and a 2.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.156% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.42% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$36.9M

Instructional Salaries

346

Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY Queensborough Community College paid a total of $36.9M to 346 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Queensborough Community College were Management with 104 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

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