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Accounting and Related Services at CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,751/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 19.4x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #238 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$583K	$570K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.8x	19.4x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.3x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,338

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,751 track close to the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 19.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Accounting and Related Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $14,500 in median debt against $49,751 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #238 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places CUNY York College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $49,751 to $59,338 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About CUNY York College

With a 59% acceptance rate, CUNY York College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,439 in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at CUNY York College?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting and Related Services at CUNY York College?

The 62% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →