by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a York degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how York measures up.
York is ranked #96 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within New York, it ranks #9 of 216 for value.
Among the majors York offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 6 |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | #1 of 2 |
| Alternative Therapy | #1 of 2 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | #1 of 2 |
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | #1 of 116 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | #1 of 116 |
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | #3 of 89 |
| Medical Technologist | #3 of 89 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | #3 of 97 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #3 of 216 |
Read the full York 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 York College is ranked #113 out of #236 in New York for quality and #9 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the York financial aid page to be sure.
CUNY York College is ranked #96 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, CUNY York College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at York costs about $7,701. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $30,802 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,288 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,456 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,701 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $30,802 |
*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 York net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a York 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 | $57,152 | — | — |
| All Students | $30,802 | #96 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $17,824 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $57,152 | — | — |
| All Students | $30,802 | #9 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $17,824 | — | — |
*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 York shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,267 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,716 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,080 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,257 |
| Over $110K | $12,206 |
About 67% of York undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,992 per year. Get more details on the York 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 York net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.