by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Baruch degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Baruch measures up.
Baruch is ranked #1 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within New York, it ranks #1 of 216 for value.
These Baruch majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #1 of 693 |
| Accounting | #1 of 693 |
| Business Administration / Management | #1 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #1 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #1 of 1,251 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #1 of 10 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | #1 of 10 |
| Economics | #1 of 89 |
| Business Economics | #1 of 89 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | #1 of 89 |
Read the full Baruch value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is ranked #20 out of #236 in New York for quality and #1 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Baruch financial aid page to be sure.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is ranked #1 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education CUNY Bernard M Baruch College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Baruch costs about $6,250. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $25,002 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,524 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,033 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,250 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $25,002 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Baruch net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Baruch degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $25,002 | #1 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,132 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $25,002 | #1 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,132 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Baruch shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $745 |
| $30K–$48K | $2,640 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,626 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,323 |
| Over $110K | $12,757 |
About 72% of Baruch undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,137 per year. Get more details on the Baruch financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Baruch cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.