Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 23.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,621
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,100
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 36.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $75/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $58,402 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $58,221 | $9,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $32,772 | $7,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $28,236 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $27,048 | $9,315 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $26,739 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $24,615 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $24,580 | $8,096 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $22,768 | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Associate | $20,687 | |
| Biology, General. | Associate | $19,592 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate | $18,771 | |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Associate | $16,786 |
Outcomes Overview
Kingsborough graduates face manageable debt loads with median borrowing of just $7,100. Monthly loan payments of $75 represent about 3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate of 82.3% reflects decent job placement, though median earnings of $42,621 after ten years lag behind many four-year institutions. Many graduates use Kingsborough as a stepping stone, transferring to complete bachelor's degrees at CUNY senior colleges or private universities. The college's strong nursing, business, and liberal arts programs prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare, retail management, and office administration. With low debt and solid transfer pathways, Kingsborough offers a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable higher education.