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Accounting Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 7,598 students earned their Accounting degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of 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 4,449
Master’s Degree 1,788
Associate Degree 1,166
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 169
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 169
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

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: 21.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New York

363,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $78,540, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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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
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,264. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#2

Queens College

Queens
521 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,538 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,321 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,210.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#7

Lehman College

Bronx
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,614. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $30,268.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,330 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Accounting Careers in NY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Financial Managers 21% $194,820
Tax Preparers 17% $61,880
Accountants and Auditors 16% $83,250
Statistical Assistants 12% $53,120
Budget Analysts 12% $75,260
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160
Financial Examiners 10% $101,450
Credit Analysts 8% $102,620
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $47,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3% $44,150
Brokerage Clerks 2% $63,040
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
Business Administration & Management 20,464
Management Sciences & Methods 4,907
Finance & Financial Management 3,295
Business & Commerce 2,265
Marketing 2,226
Specialized Sales 1,745
Hospitality Management 1,586
Human Resource Management 1,308

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