B+
Very Good
Score: 76/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

4-Year Public
📍 New York, New York 10010
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
B
66/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

19,698
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50%
Acceptance Rate
$3,989
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ▼

2% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,324,787
Avg Monthly Rent
$5,389
1-Year Change
+4.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$75,971
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$61,542
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,512
Median debt at graduation
72.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,280
Average SAT
56.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 15% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$62,306$94,582+10%#42 of 126#48$7,500
Accounting and Related Services$54,281$90,104+18%#116 of 796#182$11,000
Information Science/Studies$51,864$85,870+1%#70 of 148#74$10,750
Mathematics—$85,820+23%#59 of 309#74—
Finance and Financial Management Services$54,991$84,956+2%#141 of 452#194$11,750
Business/Managerial Economics$57,909$84,280+8%#32 of 84#44$13,666
Economics$51,728$83,354+1%#150 of 368#177$10,450
International Business$52,290$78,019+7%#38 of 115#60—
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$41,897$76,565+2%#12 of 27#17$9,127
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,758$73,619+8%#269 of 1176#403$12,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$57,204$73,007+45%#5 of 59#5—
Business/Corporate Communications$47,880$69,215+5%#7 of 25#8$11,640
Public Administration$37,792$69,033+6%#14 of 47#19$14,159
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$21,170$68,471+29%#31 of 476#42—
History—$64,570+27%#36 of 459#43—
Political Science and Government$31,005$64,231+1%#220 of 565#271$11,744
English Language and Literature—$59,994+23%#57 of 576#72—
Communication and Media Studies$36,367$59,756+6%#174 of 660#243$7,500
Biology$37,834$59,419+4%#358 of 841#484—
Psychology$35,149$58,476+15%#123 of 1027#199$13,051
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations—$57,689-5%#44 of 67#49—
Journalism$22,839$54,425-3%#94 of 187#125$15,045
Real Estate$42,920—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,324,787
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,389/mo — vs ~$1,611/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10017 (4.5% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
of 24 schools
🥈
Business/Corporate Communications, General
of 8 schools
#5
Accounting
of 100 schools
#9
Business Analytics
of 62 schools
#10
Finance, General
of 100 schools
#11
Communication, General
of 100 schools
#12
Public Administration
of 100 schools
#12
Information Technology
of 100 schools
#13
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#27
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,930 $14,880
Room $14,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $31,482 $39,432

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
9%
Take Out Loans
$3,989
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$745
$30,001 - $48,000$2,640
$48,001 - $75,000$6,626
$75,001 - $110,000$9,323
$110,001+$12,757

Student Demographics

19,698
Total Students
51%
Women
81%
Traditional Age (18-24)
2%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Hispanic 26%
Black 9%
Asian 34%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 2%
Off-Campus (Renters) 2%
With Family 96%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~414 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
Tuition at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is $6,930 for in-state students and $14,880 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,989.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
The graduation rate at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College a good school?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has a total enrollment of 19,698 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 414 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology