Best Associate Degree Programs at CUNY Queensborough Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at CUNY Queensborough Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$92,898
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,882
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$979,134 | $93,338 | $11,882 | $17,675 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$270,256 | $56,701 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$188,796 | $52,628 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$12,696 | $43,823 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$172,854 | $35,018 | $11,882 | $7,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$207,717 | $33,402 | $11,882 | $8,884 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$210,504 | $32,663 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$228,984 | $31,739 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$309,841 | $28,253 | $11,882 | $8,250 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$314,391 | $28,039 | $11,882 | $8,450 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$345,604 | $25,908 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$361,064 | $25,135 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$507,604 | $17,808 | $11,882 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.