Physical Sciences at CUNY Queensborough Community College

Bayside, NY · Public · Associate Degree

serving 8,803 students in Bayside, NY.

Program Analysis

At $23,219/yr, Physical Sciences graduates from CUNY Queensborough Community College land near the $24,506 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 36.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Physical Sciences programs nationally.

The 40% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 42% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Physical Sciences graduates.

This program is one of 7 schools offering Physical Sciences in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

Five-year earnings of $36,363 show a 57% jump from the $23,219 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
33
Low End
39
Score
42
High End
Earnings $23,219/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$405K
11.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,420
Out-of-state: $16,180
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,363
57% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Physical Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Natural sciences managers $161,180 +3.7% 50%
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580 -1.6% 67%
Natural sciences managers
$161,180
+3.7% growth 50% AI-proof
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580
-1.6% growth 67% AI-proof

Physical Sciences Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Physical Sciences careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does CUNY Queensborough Community College's Physical Sciences program score?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Physical Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the AI risk for Physical Sciences graduates from CUNY Queensborough Community College?
Our scenarios model 42% of Physical Sciences tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. CUNY Queensborough Community College's 39/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
How many job openings are there for Physical Sciences graduates?
With approximately 74,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Physical Sciences offers a large employment pool. CUNY Queensborough Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →