CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York · Public · 11,254 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,269 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,767 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,282 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,478 |
| $110k and up | $12,745 |
| All families (average) | $6,120 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $50,803 | +$15,057 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,136 | +$3,390 | clears the bar | $4,700 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,931 | +$11,185 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $47,741 | +$11,995 | clears the bar | $5,654 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $46,131 | +$10,385 | clears the bar | $8,650 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $51,368 | +$15,622 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Associate's Degree | $74,045 | +$38,299 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $111,512 | +$75,766 | clears the bar | $9,969 | 0.1 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate's Degree | $41,722 | +$5,976 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $48,595 | +$12,849 | clears the bar | $7,854 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $54,544 | +$18,798 | clears the bar | $8,049 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate's Degree | $36,393 | +$647 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $36,502 | +$756 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $43,801 | +$8,055 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $59,332 | +$23,586 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 24% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.