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General Accounting Schools in New York

5,609 students earned Accounting degrees in New York in the <nil> year.

In this state, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 105 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in New York

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,839
Master’s Degree 1,558
Associate Degree 141
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in New York

In this state, there are 144,140 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in New York

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $96,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Baruch College

New York
851 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
19,969 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,936. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Baruch.

#2

Queens College

Queens
521 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,772 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
15,938 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,145 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,055 Total Students

In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $62,589. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
19,658 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,286. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
17,075 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,029 a year.

#7

Lehman College

Bronx
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
14,392 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,948 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

In their early career, University at Buffalo grads earn an average salary of $53,266. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
13,479 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,152 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,772 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,077 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,516.

General Accounting Careers in NY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 16% $83,250
Budget Analysts 12% $75,260
Financial Examiners 10% $101,450
Credit Analysts 8% $102,620
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $64,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 1,067
Accounting & Finance 100
Accounting Management 32
Auditing 14
Other Accounting 3

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