Compare the CUNY Lehman College Value of an Education

Is CUNY Lehman College Priced Well for its Value?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from CUNY Lehman College below.

Within New York, CUNY Lehman College is Considered a Poor Quality College at an Expensive Price.

CUNY Lehman College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands CUNY Lehman College in the #74 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Overpriced School for a Below Average Education

CUNY Lehman College's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend CUNY Lehman College is higher than it should be. This has earned it a very low #1,020 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns below average marks for quality, its pricing is more in-line with an above average school.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at CUNY Lehman College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$97,069 - Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
	Good	$99,031 - Cornerstone University
Average	Fair	$120,633 - Murray State University
	Low	$120,571 - Hardin - Simmons University $127,516 - University of Saint Mary $129,318 - Virginia Wesleyan College $129,885 - CUNY Lehman College
Overpriced	Poor	$135,231 - Fontbonne University $143,324 - Silver Lake College $149,008 - University of Missouri - St Louis $152,401 - Concordia University - Wisconsin

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $129,885

On average, a bachelor's degree at CUNY Lehman College will cost you about $129,885. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $27,059 per year and an average of 4.8 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$27,059
Average Years to Graduate	4.8
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$129,885

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at CUNY Lehman College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$150,235	525	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$129,885	819	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$116,319	748	D

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$127,296	35	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$106,946	39	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$93,379	38	D+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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