Accounting Degree

The accounting program at CUNY York College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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CUNY York College (York)

2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY

CUNY York College is a public institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jamaica, NY, in a predominantly urban area. CUNY York College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 7,800.

Areas of study available at CUNY York College include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at CUNY York College scored within the range of 820 to 985 on the SAT exam. York has an admissions rate of about 40 percent of which only 23 percent decided to enroll.

Tuition & fees at York vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. Students at York may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Swimming (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY York College offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $90270
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $85950

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $84490
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $90830

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $80880
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $80360

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).