2027 Best Value Value Schools in New York
[Value](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/science-technology-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in New York
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
For return on investment in value, no school beat Farmingdale State College this year. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Typical student debt for value graduates is $17,250. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Farmingdale State College generally make around $39,290. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome, which ranked #2. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Utica. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,625, compared with $21,215 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome generally make around $41,684. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome admits about 81% of applicants.
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. Typical student debt for value graduates is $18,250. Value graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earn a median of $44,389 early in their careers. Set against $18,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Morrisville State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $19,245. Students borrow a median of $19,171 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Morrisville State College earn a median of $36,002 early in their careers. Set against $19,171 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Suny College At Oswego, which ranked #5. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,735 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $24,006 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $56,257. That is a strong return on a $24,006 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Plattsburgh landed the #6 spot for value value this year. Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Plattsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $9,035, while out-of-state students pay about $18,945. Value graduates carry a median of $22,731 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny College At Plattsburgh generally make around $38,328. Set against $22,731 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Suny At Albany ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,500. Value graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Stony Brook University placed #8 among the best values for value. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. In-state tuition and fees average $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $19,500. Value graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $56,763 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stony Brook University admits about 49% of applicants.
University At Buffalo placed #9 among the best values for value. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Value graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $52,403 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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