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CUNY Queensborough Community College

Bayside, NY·Public·8,803 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,803 students.

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Accept
8,803
Students
$4,620
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,700
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

CUNY Queensborough Community College is a public institution located in Bayside, New York with approximately 8,803 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,620 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Queensborough Community College (QCC) is a public community college in New York City. One of seven community colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Queensborough enrolls more than 12,000 attending students and more than 775 instructional faculty.

At just $4,620/year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable ways to start a college education in New York City — making it a genuinely strong option for cost-conscious students or those building toward a four-year transfer. The concern worth naming: median earnings of $41,700 a decade out are modest, so students should be strategic about choosing a program with clear transfer pathways or career demand rather than treating the degree as an endpoint.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing16%
Computer Science7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Psychology5%
Physical Sciences3%
Education2%
Biological Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,090
Avg Net Price
$4,620
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants45%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White8%
Black23%
Hispanic/Latino34%
Asian24%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,803 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

CUNY Queensborough Community College

222-05 56th Ave

Bayside, NY 11364-1497

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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