New York Community Colleges
Accounting Programs
Accounting programs at community colleges in this state. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and CPA-track coursework.
5 colleges · 33 sections · 31 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
Accounting is one of the most direct community-college-to-career pathways in New York: graduates with an associate in accounting step into bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and entry-level staff accountant roles at small businesses and CPA firms across the state. The 33 sections this term at 5 CUNY colleges cover financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax prep, payroll, and QuickBooks.
For students aiming at the CPA license, an associate's covers roughly the first two years of the 150-credit-hour requirement — the rest comes from a bachelor's in accounting plus enough upper-division coursework to hit the threshold. Compare college below by graduate earnings and award counts; some CUNY programs have tighter articulation with university accounting programs than others.
Earnings & outcomes for Accounting graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5203 — Accounting and Related Services. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Accounting
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 12 | 12 | 6 | 217 | $47,030 |
| Eugenio María de Hostos Community College | 9 | 9 | 7 | 63 | $42,684 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 6 | 6 | 4 | 123 | $41,823 |
| Bronx Community College | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18 | $43,411 |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Accounting Availability Snapshot
How accounting sections are being offered across 5 colleges in New York this term (33 sections total).
Delivery format
- online20 (61%)
- in person13 (39%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)14
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)4
- Evening (5 PM and after)9
- Asynchronous / TBA6
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates. 8 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 27 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Borough of Manhattan Community College3 programs
Bronx Community College1 program
General Education Requirements - Pathways Required Core
General Education Requirements - Pathways Flexible Core
- MTH 30Precalculus Mathematics(4 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Total Credits
29 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements
- ACC 111Principles of Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- ACC 112Principles of Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- ACC 113Principles of Intermediate Accounting(3 cr)1 section
- ACC 115Accounting Information Systems(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 41Business Statistics(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 51Principles of Management(3 cr)1 section
- CWE 31Cooperative Work Experience(2 cr)1 section
- DAT 10Computer Fundamentals and Applications(3 cr)1 section
- FIN 31Principles of Finance(3 cr)1 section
- LAW 41Business Law(3 cr)1 section
- FYS 11First-Year Seminar(1 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Required Core
6 credits- ENG 101Composition I: An Introduction to Composition and Research(3 cr)1 section
- ENA 101Composition I Accelerated(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 102Composition II: Writing through Literature(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 107Mathematics in the Modern World(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 123Modern Problem Solving(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 115College Algebra and Trigonometry(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 117Algebra and Trigonometry(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 120Elementary Statistics I(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 119Statistics with Elementary Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 101Topics in Biological Sciences(3 cr)1 section
- SCB 206Introduction to Neuroscience(3 cr)1 section
- SCC 101Topics in Chemistry(3 cr)1 section
- SCC 102Chemistry of Photography(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 101Topics in Physics(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 105Life in the Universe(3 cr)1 section
- SCP 140Topics in Astronomy(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Program Core
- BTF 101First Year Seminar for Business(2 cr)1 section
- BTA 111Principles of Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- BTA 112Principles of Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- BTA 201Intermediate Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- BTA 202Intermediate Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- BTC 200Introduction to Information Systems(3 cr)1 section
- BTM 101Introduction to Business(3 cr)1 section
- BTM 106Business Communication(3 cr)1 section
- BTM 110Business Law I(3 cr)1 section
- BTI 201Business Internship(2 cr)1 section
- BTM 105Financial Planning and Individual Investing(2 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Unrestricted Electives
2 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Kingsborough Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements – Common Core
3 creditsMajor Requirements - Overall
29 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Core
- ACC 1100Fundamentals of Accounting(4 cr)1 section
- ACC 1200Fundamentals of Accounting II(4 cr)1 section
- ACC 2100Intermediate Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- ACC 2200Intermediate Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- BA 1100Fundamentals of Business(3 cr)1 section
- BA 1200Business Law I(3 cr)1 section
- BA 6000Introduction to Computer Concepts(3 cr)1 section
- ECO 1200Macroeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- ECO 1300Microeconomics(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Electives
Source: College catalog
Queensborough Community College2 programs
Common Accounting courses
- ACC 111College Accounting II(2 sections)
- ACC 150Computerized Accounting(2 sections)
- ACC 100Introduction to Accounting(1 section)
- ACC 101Accounting I(1 section)
- ACC 102Accounting II(1 section)
- ACC 110College Accounting I(1 section)
- ACC 1100Fundamentals of Accounting(1 section)
- ACC 112Principles of Accounting II(1 section)
- ACC 113Princ of Intermdte Accountg(1 section)
- ACC 115Accounting Information Systems(1 section)
- ACC 1200Fundamentals of Accounting II(1 section)
- ACC 122Accounting Principles I(1 section)
Career outlook for Accounting graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare New York’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
New York's typical pay is about 30% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a CPA with just an associate degree?
- No. The CPA license requires 150 college credit hours (typically a bachelor's plus 30 extra hours) — an associate is 60 hours. The associate is a great first step that covers the intro accounting sequence at much lower tuition, but you'll need to transfer to complete the bachelor's plus the extra credits.
- What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting jobs?
- Bookkeepers record day-to-day transactions, manage AP/AR, and produce monthly trial balances. Accountants analyze the books, produce financial statements, handle tax compliance, and advise on financial decisions. An associate in accounting qualifies you for full-charge bookkeeper and staff-accountant roles; the higher-paying senior accountant and controller titles typically require a bachelor's.
- Does New York have a high demand for accountants?
- Yes. Accounting is one of the most stable, highest-employment occupations in every state — every business needs at least one bookkeeper, and the field is largely recession-resistant because tax compliance and AP/AR don't go away in downturns. BLS projects 4% employment growth nationally through 2032.
- Does accounting credit transfer to a bachelor's in accounting?
- Yes, with the usual caveats — both colleges (CC and 4-year) must use the AICPA model curriculum for the credits to fully apply toward the upper-division accounting major. New York's CUNY accounting programs are generally well-articulated with the state's flagship universities. Compare colleges below; articulation strength varies.
Compare Accounting programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how New York’s accounting programs stack up.
Other programs in New York
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.