Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

Cuny Bernard M Baruch College prices its degrees at a level that stands out even within New York City's competitive higher-education landscape. Low-income families pay approximately $607 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,312, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,314.

Azimuth ranks Cuny Bernard M Baruch College #20 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and what most families actually pay reflects Baruch's public-tuition structure and the broad reach of need-based aid across its student body — a dynamic worth understanding before assuming the [published cost tells the full story](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/).

Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what students pay, particularly for low- and middle-income families. Baruch draws a large share of students from households that qualify for federal and state grant programs, and the institution's public-university pricing keeps the baseline cost well below what comparable private institutions charge.

Families applying for aid should use the FAFSA to determine eligibility, as grant funding can substantially reduce the net price figures shown above. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $11,512, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $82,748, median federal debt of $11,512 projects to a monthly payment of about $130 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn median earnings of $82,748 four years after enrollment, placing Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the 87.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).

Graduates earn about $24,618 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the 97.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cuny Bernard M Baruch College #119 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Business dominates the degree mix, with Business accounting for 76% of graduates and Social Sciences adding another 4% — a concentration that helps explain the institution's above-average earnings profile. Finance combines high enrollment with strong pay, making it a key contributor to Cuny Bernard M Baruch College's overall return story.

Azimuth ranks Finance #17 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 986 graduates earning median earnings of $84,956 — 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Accounting #12 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with 608 graduates earning median earnings of $90,104, and Azimuth ranks General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations #2 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 507 graduates earning median earnings of $76,565.

Arts rounds out the mix at 16% of graduates, and programs such as Information Science/Studies (274 graduates, median earnings of $85,870) and Business Administration (235 graduates, median earnings of $73,619) show that Cuny Bernard M Baruch College's earnings strength extends beyond its largest programs.

Cuny Bernard M Baruch College's program mix is dominated by Business, which accounts for 76% of graduates — one of the highest business concentrations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Social Sciences represents 4% of degrees and Arts accounts for 0.2%, but the business core defines the institution's earnings profile and career-placement identity.

Finance is the largest program with 986 graduates, followed by Accounting (608 graduates), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (507 graduates), Information Science/Studies (274 graduates), and Business Administration (235 graduates). Across 28 programs serving roughly 3,787 students annually, 22 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold.

The strongest ranks cluster in applied-business and quantitative fields. Azimuth ranks Accounting #12 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 608 graduates earning $90,104.

Azimuth ranks Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods #19 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 103 graduates earning $94,582 — the highest four-year earnings at the institution. Azimuth ranks Finance #17 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, with 986 graduates earning $84,956.

Finance, the largest program by cohort, carries a rank of #17 among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $84,956 four years after enrollment — combining scale and strong pay. These programs feed directly into high-mobility career pathways in finance, accounting, and corporate operations, where New York's labor market provides dense employer access.

Information Science/Studies (274 graduates earning $85,870) and Business/Managerial Economics (75 graduates earning $84,280) round out the top earners, reinforcing the institution's strength in quantitative and applied-finance disciplines. The supply-demand map provides context for how Cuny Bernard M Baruch College's business-heavy portfolio aligns with sustained demand for finance and accounting talent in major metro markets.