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Accounting Schools in New York

In <nil>, 6,713 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 3,922
Master’s Degree 1,591
Associate Degree 1,027
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 147
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 147
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 21.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 44.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
70% Graduation Rate
19,969 Total Students

A typical student attending Baruch will pay a net price of $1,936. 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.

#2

Queens College

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

In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,376. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Brooklyn College

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

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 36% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,589 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $23,286.

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

92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,568.

#7

Lehman College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,948 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,344. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,266 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,937. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,986 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $63,774 after graduation.

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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