Strong graduate outcomes with earnings well above peer institutions. Robust earnings growth over time.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Baruch graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout the early-to-mid career period. Median earnings increase from $61,542 six years after enrollment to $70,543 at eight years and $75,971 at ten years, representing 23.4% growth between the six-year and ten-year marks.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Strong relative performance — graduates earn notably more than peers at comparable institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $11,512 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College maintains exceptionally low student debt levels that support long-term financial stability. Median student debt reaches just $11,512, with debt ranging from $4,500 at the 25th percentile to $16,500 at the 75th percentile.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College demonstrates exceptional return on investment, ranking at the 95.5th percentile nationally with top-tier performance across key metrics. Graduates earn $26,320 beyond expectations compared to students with similar backgrounds at other institutions, placing Baruch in the 96.4th percentile for value creation.
Approximately 30% of Baruch graduates continue to graduate or professional study, reflecting balanced preparation for both workforce entry and advance...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Banking and Financial Support Services drives strong institutional performance with 900 graduates earning $70,901 and achieving a value score of 94.6. Accounting graduates earn $73,056 while representing the second-largest program with 570 graduates.
Actuarial Science produces the highest earnings at $83,300, though with smaller cohorts of 101 graduates. Information Science demonstrates technology sector preparation with graduates earning $73,588, while Mathematics programs generate earnings of $82,139.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution shows meaningful variation while maintaining strong outcomes across the spectrum. The spread from $42,243 at the 25th percentile to $112,029 at the 75th percentile represents diverse career paths and program choices.
