Below are the key facts about this program at Baruch. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Baruch as a strong choice for accounting, placing at #55 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 55 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in New York | 4 of 69 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 of 184 |
The following degree levels are offered in accounting at Baruch, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 513 |
| Master’s | 224 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College awarded 513 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Baruch is in the top 10% of the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Baruch go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,419 a year. This is below $85,257, the median for all majors at Baruch.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Baruch, accounting students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is below $11,691, the typical median for all majors at Baruch.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $534 | $534 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Baruch are Asian. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 253 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 110 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at Baruch. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 224 |