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CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, New York · Public community college
Address: 222-05 56th Ave, Bayside, NY 11364 · Phone: (718) 631-6262 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY Queensborough Community College is a public trade and career school in Bayside, New York offering medical assistant and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 24.1% completion rate, below the New York state average of 64.0%; median graduate debt is $8,600 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,214.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Massage therapists | $33,280 | $62,630 | $90,030 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 31 | $28,360 | $26,850 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 25 | $28,668 | $22,667 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
CUNY Queensborough Community College is a public community college in Bayside, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the National Association of Schools of Dance. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Among its trade and career offerings, the college's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs and massage therapy schools, with 31 and 25 completions reported respectively.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 24.1%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,600, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $44,214. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, set in a large city locale with an undergraduate enrollment of 8,940, offers short, focused trade credentials in medical assisting and massage therapy alongside its broader community college offerings, which may suit adult learners or career changers looking for shorter training paths rather than multi-year degrees. Program length details beyond this are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs (31 completions) and massage therapy schools (25 completions). It offers two program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the National Association of Schools of Dance.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 44.4% of undergraduates currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 24.1%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates who borrowed is $8,600, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,214.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (718) 631-6262 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, part of the CUNY system, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for public financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190673, or by contacting the school at (718) 631-6262.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused trade credentials in fields like medical assisting and massage therapy, which may appeal to adult learners seeking shorter paths than a full degree, though specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (718) 631-6262 or visit its website at https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include direct comparisons to other nearby schools; prospective students can use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.