Is CUNY LaGuardia Community College worth it?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a public, two-year institution in Long Island City, New York (large city). It awarded 1,795 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, criminal justice administration and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,851
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,724
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,653
Average net price
$6,120
Completion rate
24%
Completions (2024)
1,795
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,254
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $21,713 | $39,136 | 279 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $29,953 | $50,803 | 228 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $25,515 | $46,931 | 132 |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate | $19,815 | $47,741 | 100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $40,463 | $54,544 | 95 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | $24,052 | $46,131 | 70 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $28,402 | $48,595 | 63 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $20,436 | $51,368 | 47 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate | $27,031 | $41,722 | 46 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate | $14,920 | $36,502 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $68,603 | $100,625 | 41 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate | $14,786 | $36,393 | 32 |
| Computer Science | Associate | $24,888 | $74,045 | 28 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $75,260 | $111,512 | 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | $23,307 | $43,801 | 26 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 278 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 149 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 131 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 124 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 88 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 86 |
| Education, General | Associate | 82 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Associate | 80 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Associate | 77 |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate | 54 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 5,066 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 2,638 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10% | 2,066 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 1,658 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,506 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,317 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 1,205 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 878 |
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Sources: federal figures for CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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