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Accounting Schools in New York

1,804 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 14th most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 1,788
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

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: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New York

There are 363,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New York

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $78,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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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
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 42% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU.

#3

Queens College

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

This public school has an average net price of $3,469. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $27,210. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany.

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

In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $38,147.

Accounting Careers in NY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Business Professors 25% $85,150
Financial Managers 21% $194,820
Tax Preparers 17% $61,880
Accountants and Auditors 16% $83,250
Budget Analysts 12% $75,260
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160
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
Business Administration & Management 6,358
Management Sciences & Methods 4,223
Human Resource Management 701
General Sales & Marketing 461
Finance & Financial Management 367
Real Estate 338
Taxation 268
Marketing 264

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