Baruch is #1 for Value in New York: Niche.com
August 29, 2024
Baruch College ranks as the top institution for value in New York and the tri-state region, according to the online educational information provider Niche.
On Niche’s “Best Value College in the New York City Area,” Baruch placed ahead of schools such as: Columbia University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Stony Brook University, Barnard College, and University of Connecticut.
Baruch also earned top rankings within New York State:
- #1 of 62 – Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance
- #5 of 39 – Top Public Universities
- #7 of 87 – Best Colleges for Business
- #9 of 116 – Best College Locations
Nationally, Baruch placed:
- #9 of 821 – Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance
- #16 of 1,462 – Best Value Colleges
- #22 of 377 – Best Hispanic-Serving institutions
What Students and Alums Say
A sophomore wrote on Niche.com: “Baruch College provides a wide range of economical academic and social options. There are lots of tools available to support pupils in a warm, inclusive environment. Here, networking is strong as long as you take the initiative to interact with people.
“The professors at Baruch is remarkably diverse, and many of them actually care about the education of their students.
“Furthermore, there are organizations committed to providing Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous kids with various forms of support, such as mentorship programs and scholarships. Baruch is a great place to prepare for your profession.”
A Baruch alum said in their review: “It was during my internships in and outside of NYC that I truly recognized the immense value Baruch College offered. In my opinion, the best business school in NYC in terms of value. I had the privilege of interning twice at Fortune 500 companies, working alongside peers from elite institutions.
“What I came to appreciate was that while many of my fellow interns were burdened with significant debt, I was debt-free, when entering the workforce where you have your degree has little importance as we all work for the same company.
“The prestige of other schools may be more prominent, but in terms of education, Baruch stands on equal footing with any top institution.”
Read more student and alumni reviews about Baruch College.
About Niche’s Rankings
Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in America rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews. Alongside comprehensive profiles on every college in America, Niche’s rankings aim to accurately reflect what makes each college unique in order to inform and empower students and their families throughout the college search process.
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