Best accounting colleges in New York

Accounting bachelor graduates in New York earn a weighted average salary of $67,591 3 years after graduation. This places New York graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, accounting graduates earn 14% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our accounting rankings cover 48 of the 50 programs available in New York, accounting for 99% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in New York | #1 in Accounting nationally

CUNY Baruch College

New York, New York

Economic score 0.42

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Cost $3,644

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,056

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in New York | #6 in Accounting nationally

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Economic score 0.84

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $3,700

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,323

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in New York | #7 in Accounting nationally

CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York

Economic score 0.85

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Cost $3,296

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,840

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in New York | #17 in Accounting nationally

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York

Economic score 1.26

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Cost $4,034

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,240

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in New York | #18 in Accounting nationally

CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York

Economic score 1.26

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Cost $4,921

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,541

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in New York | #27 in Accounting nationally

SUNY at Albany

Albany, New York

Economic score 1.40

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Cost $17,051

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,462

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in New York | #40 in Accounting nationally

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Economic score 1.54

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Cost $21,594

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,365

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in New York | #53 in Accounting nationally

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, New York

Economic score 1.67

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Cost $18,950

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,676

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in New York | #61 in Accounting nationally

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York

Economic score 1.73

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,757

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,857

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in New York | #88 in Accounting nationally

Fordham University

Bronx, New York

Economic score 1.92

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $41,004

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $96,453

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in New York | #93 in Accounting nationally

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York

Economic score 1.94

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $11,639

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,257

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in New York | #102 in Accounting nationally

Touro University

New York, New York

Economic score 2.02

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $23,068

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,148

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in New York | #114 in Accounting nationally

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York

Economic score 2.13

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $27,519

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,281

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in New York | #122 in Accounting nationally

Monroe College

Bronx, New York

Economic score 2.17

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Cost $9,404

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,393

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in New York | #130 in Accounting nationally

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

Economic score 2.22

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $26,501

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,507

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in New York | #152 in Accounting nationally

The College of Westchester

White Plains, New York

Economic score 2.35

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Cost $11,564

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,721

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in New York | #171 in Accounting nationally

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York

Economic score 2.46

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Cost $31,114

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $81,660

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in New York | #173 in Accounting nationally

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Economic score 2.47

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $36,889

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,784

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in New York | #184 in Accounting nationally

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Economic score 2.52

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,940

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,816

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in New York | #187 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.53

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $26,276

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,885

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in accounting in New York?

Years

2.5 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in accounting in New York is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 2.5 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting earn in New York?

Salary

$67,591

The median bachelor's degree in accounting graduate earns $67,591 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in accounting cost in New York?

Net cost

$15,064

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in accounting is $15,064. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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