Friday, July 21, 2017

Baruch College Recognized among Best Value Colleges in 2017


One of the most famous DJs and music producers of the 1980s, John "Jellybean" Benitez now serves as president of Jellybean Music Group in New York. Over the years, Jellybean Benitez has worked with many acclaimed musical artists, including Madonna and Whitney Houston. In addition to his wealth of music industry experience, Mr. Benitez studied marketing at Baruch College in New York City. 

Baruch College earned a spot on Forbes’ list of Best Value Colleges in 2017. The list contains 300 schools that Forbes considers worth the investment, based on tuition and earnings following graduation, among other factors. 

In determining the rankings, Forbes searched for schools that can deliver a significant return on investment. Among the 300 schools on the list, Baruch College ranked above schools such as Boston University, George Washington University, New York University, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Forbes’ list is part of a growing trend to assess schools based on both academic excellence and value. Baruch College also received recognition from The Princeton Review on its list of Colleges That Pay You Back.