Long Island City, New York Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Long Island City, New York shows: median public in-state tuition $5,218 (-5.3% vs national median) median graduate debt $7,858 (-41.5% vs U.S.) 13,083 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 5 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 13,083 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $5,218 (-5.3% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $15,798 (+58.5% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,858 (-41.5% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Long Island City, New York—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against New York and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Long Island City vs New York & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City, New York | $5,218 | $15,798 | $7,858 | N/A | 13,083 |
| New York (state median) | $7,340 | $9,373 | $15,215 | 56.3% | 800,389 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Long Island City, New York vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City, New York | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| New York (state median) | $60,386 | 42.9% | 81.6% | 4.0% | — | 75.8% | 0.35 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in New York (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City, New York | $5,218 | $15,798 | $7,858 | N/A | 13,083 | N/A | N/A |
| New York | $25,731 | $28,444 | $15,398 | 71.9% | 169,649 | $61,060 | 53.6% |
| Brooklyn | $12,340 | $12,072 | $11,000 | 48.1% | 56,245 | $46,498 | 38.3% |
| Bronx | $8,750 | $13,507 | $9,696 | 56.7% | 40,728 | $65,756 | 40.4% |
| Buffalo | $19,775 | $15,386 | $21,028 | 33.3% | 36,598 | $60,681 | 43.9% |
| Rochester | $38,826 | $17,264 | $21,274 | 71.3% | 33,739 | $66,944 | 45.3% |
| Rochester | $38,826 | $17,264 | $21,274 | 71.3% | 33,739 | $66,944 | 45.3% |
| Albany | $17,120 | $17,167 | $19,000 | 45.7% | 26,226 | $78,493 | 48.7% |
| Albany | $17,120 | $17,167 | $19,000 | 45.7% | 26,226 | $78,493 | 48.7% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Long Island City, New York vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Long Island City, New York median in-state tuition is $5,218, -5.3% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Long Island City, New York vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Long Island City, New York is $7,858 (-41.5% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Long Island City, New York median public in-state tuition is $5,218, about -5.3% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is -29.3%.
Median graduate debt is $7,858 (-41.5% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
FAQ
How many colleges are in Long Island City?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 5 campuses in Long Island City, New York with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Long Island City?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Long Island City is $5,218 and median net price is $15,798. For New York overall, medians are $7,340 and $9,373; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Long Island City?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Long Island City is N/A vs $60,386 for New York and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Long Island City colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Long Island City is $7,858 vs $15,215 for New York and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Long Island City?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 5 campuses in Long Island City, New York, 4 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Apex Technical School, Berk Trade and Business School, and CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
Sources & related
- New York college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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