Is Medgar worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Medgar is ranked #255 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #22 of 216 for value.
These Medgar majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Elementary Special Education | #1 of 29 |
| Special Education | #1 of 29 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | #1 of 51 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #6 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #6 of 243 |
| Social Work | #11 of 433 |
| Liberal Arts | #16 of 345 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #16 of 552 |
| Public Administration | #16 of 552 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #20 of 473 |
Read the full Medgar 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 Medgar Evers College is ranked #136 out of #236 in New York for quality and #22 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Medgar financial aid page to be sure.
CUNY Medgar Evers College is ranked #255 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
CUNY Medgar Evers 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 Medgar costs about $7,877. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $31,509 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,715 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,718 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,877 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $31,509 |
*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 Medgar net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Medgar 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 Medgar 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 | $58,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,509 | #255 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,872 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,509 | #22 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,872 | — | — |
*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 Medgar shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,741 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,532 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,533 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,791 |
| Over $110K | $13,680 |
About 76% of Medgar undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,832 per year. Get more details on the Medgar financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Medgar cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.