by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Plaza College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Plaza College is ranked #1,752 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within New York, it ranks #93 of 216 for value.
These Plaza College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #116 of 266 |
| Interior Design Management | #116 of 266 |
| Health Care Management | #133 of 225 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #133 of 225 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | #152 of 245 |
| Registered Nursing | #516 of 966 |
| Nursing | #525 of 990 |
| Business Administration & Management | #630 of 1,251 |
| Health Professions | #667 of 1,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #667 of 1,275 |
Read the full Plaza 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.
Plaza College is ranked #155 out of #236 in New York for quality and #93 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Plaza College financial aid page to be sure.
Plaza College is ranked #1,752 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Plaza 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 Plaza College costs about $19,860. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $79,440 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,525 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,860 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,860 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $79,440 |
*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 Plaza College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Plaza 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 Plaza 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 | $106,100 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,440 | #1,752 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,440 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $106,100 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,440 | #93 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,440 | — | — |
*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 Plaza College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,959 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,053 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,216 |
About 100% of Plaza College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,429 per year. Get more details on the Plaza 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 Plaza College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.