by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Brooklyn College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Brooklyn College measures up.
Brooklyn College is ranked #7 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #4 of 216 for value.
Among the majors Brooklyn College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | #1 of 28 |
| Radio & Television | #1 of 62 |
| Computer Information Systems | #1 of 478 |
| Information Systems | #1 of 478 |
| Elementary Education | #1 of 681 |
| Teacher Education | #1 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #1 of 789 |
| Creative Writing | #1 of 106 |
| Writing Studies | #1 of 143 |
| English | #1 of 143 |
Read the full Brooklyn College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
CUNY Brooklyn College is ranked #66 out of #236 in New York for quality and #4 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Brooklyn College financial aid page to be sure.
CUNY Brooklyn College is ranked #7 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
CUNY Brooklyn College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Brooklyn College costs about $5,629. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $22,516 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,086 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,103 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $5,629 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $22,516 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Brooklyn College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Brooklyn College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Brooklyn College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $22,516 | #7 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,412 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $22,516 | #4 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,412 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Brooklyn College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,466 |
| $30K–$48K | $2,954 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,726 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,246 |
| Over $110K | $11,670 |
About 77% of Brooklyn College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,566 per year. Get more details on the Brooklyn College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Brooklyn College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.