General Physical Sciences at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
If you are interested in studying General Physical Sciences, take a look at what CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is in Long Island City, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Many students take online classes at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Among 14,494 students, 920 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
General Physical Sciences Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s General Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 55 |
Earnings for General Physical Sciences Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Graduates of CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s General Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,702 |
| 2 years | $16,169 |
| 3 years | $33,145 |
| 4 years | $36,136 |
| 5 years | $47,678 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Physical Sciences graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College take home a median $36,136, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Physical Sciences graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $7,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Physical Sciences graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Physical Sciences graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are 56% women (30) and 44% men (24).
General Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Of the 54 associate’s general physical sciences degrees awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 56% were women (30) and 44% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, above the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Physical Sciences Concentrations at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
The General Physical Sciences program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 54 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Physical Sciences program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for General Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.