by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SUNY Empire worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
SUNY Empire is ranked #850 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within New York, it ranks #42 of 216 for value.
These SUNY Empire majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | #1 of 13 |
| Public Administration | #1 of 13 |
| Human Resources | #2 of 15 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | #2 of 15 |
| Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | #2 of 26 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #2 of 26 |
| Other Physical Science | #2 of 5 |
| General Public Policy Analysis | #7 of 38 |
| Public Policy | #7 of 39 |
| General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | #15 of 138 |
Below is the detailed SUNY Empire 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.
Empire State University is ranked #109 out of #236 in New York for quality and #42 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SUNY Empire financial aid page to be sure.
Empire State University is ranked #850 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Empire State University 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 SUNY Empire costs about $14,514. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $58,057 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,024 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,676 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,514 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $58,057 |
*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 SUNY Empire 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 SUNY Empire 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 | $80,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,057 | #850 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,704 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,057 | #42 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,704 | — | — |
*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 SUNY Empire shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,135 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,581 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,882 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,857 |
| Over $110K | $18,178 |
About 66% of SUNY Empire undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,143 per year. Get more details on the SUNY Empire financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SUNY Empire 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.