2026 Best Value Value Schools in New York
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in New York
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Our analysis ranked Cuny Bernard M Baruch College the best value for a degree in value in New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $7,464 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,414. Value graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $61,459. That is a strong return on a $11,691 median debt. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College admits about 48% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Suny College At Buffalo one of the best values for value. Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. Students from in state pay about $8,533 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,653 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,257. Early-career value graduates make about $39,412. Set against $25,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College At Buffalo admits about 73% of applicants.
Suny College At Plattsburgh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Plattsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,035, while out-of-state students pay about $18,945. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,217. Value graduates of Suny College At Plattsburgh earn a median of $38,328 early in their careers. Set against $24,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Long Island University C W Post Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Value graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of $61,547 early in their careers. Set against $25,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.
Siena College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. Students from in state pay about $45,805 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,656 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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