by our College Data Analytics TeamIs MCNY worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
MCNY is ranked #2,484 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #159 of 216 for value.
These MCNY majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions | #7 of 7 |
| Other Public Administration | #7 of 7 |
| Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | #20 of 25 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #20 of 25 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | #204 of 245 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #207 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #207 of 243 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #479 of 552 |
| Public Administration | #479 of 552 |
| Health Professions | #999 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed MCNY value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Metropolitan College of New York is ranked #164 out of #236 in New York for quality and #159 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the MCNY financial aid page to be sure.
Metropolitan College of New York is ranked #2,484 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Metropolitan College of New York 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 MCNY costs about $29,042. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $116,167 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,203 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,882 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,042 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $116,167 |
*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 MCNY net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What MCNY 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 MCNY 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 | $136,812 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,167 | #2,484 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $115,528 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $136,812 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,167 | #159 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $115,528 | — | — |
*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 MCNY shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,122 |
| $30K–$48K | $27,043 |
| $48K–$75K | $30,663 |
About 97% of MCNY undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,975 per year. Get more details on the MCNY financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average MCNY 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.