Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · CUNY Queens College · Queens, NY
$16,733Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at CUNY Queens College earn a median of $16,733 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481).
Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $43,831 | $17,250 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $41,479 | $21,636 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $40,811 | $26,000 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $39,939 | $24,000 |
| Barnard College New York | $34,142 | $19,000 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,808 | $21,361 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $22,741 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Area Studies graduates from CUNY Queens College make?
The median salary is $16,733 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.