Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.9%
- Retention Rate
- 75.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,673
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $86,867 | $51,189 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $80,198 | $40,654 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,152 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $55,512 | $29,487 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master | $55,078 | $48,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,821 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $37,424 | $26,975 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $35,594 | $25,100 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $32,711 | $45,073 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $27,439 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $20,140 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $16,169 | $26,699 |
Outcomes Overview
Queens graduates earn a median of $57,673 ten years out, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 43% with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume roughly 5.5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong nursing and business programs feed into Charlotte's thriving healthcare and financial sectors. With a 95.5% employment rate, graduates find steady work in the region's growing job market. The 57.6% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite reasonable debt levels. Overall, Queens delivers an average return on investment, particularly for students who leverage Charlotte's economic opportunities.