10/09/2026
Baruch College is the top public college in the Northeast for return on investment, according to The Princeton Review 's “Best Value Colleges for 2027.”
The College also ranked #1 among public institutions in the region for career placement and alumni network, giving Baruch the top spot in three categories.
Overall, Baruch was among 209 public and private institutions nationwide selected by The Princeton Review and recognized for “delivering outstanding academics, affordable cost, and great career foundations.”
Baruch Gains on National List
Among public colleges on the national list, Baruch moved up in all three of the rankings.
The College placed #14 for value, up five spots from last year. The ranking considers several factors including academics, affordability, graduation rates, and salary outcomes.
For career placement, Baruch jumped seven positions from last year’s, landing at #13. The category is based on based on students’ assessments of their schools’ career services and alumni salary data.
The upward trend extended to alumni network ranking, where Baruch ranked #15, up one spot from a year ago.
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