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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Early Childhood Education (Income $48-$75k) in New York

17 Ranked Colleges
492 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Child development Schools for a Master's in New York For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Early Childhood Education is the 34th most popular major in the country with 31,017 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across New York, there were 873 early childhood education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 492 early childhood education graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in early childhood education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality early childhood education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the early childhood education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new york master’s degree child development students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Early Childhood Education (Income $48-$75k) in New York

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hunter is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 58 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Hunter did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter are $20,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Hunter Early Childhood Education Report

#2

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brooklyn College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k. Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 53 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brooklyn College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Queens College

Queens, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the #3 spot on the list. QC is a fairly large public school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 56 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at QC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at QC are $21,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehman College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 39 degrees to qualified masters’s child development students in 2019-2020.

Lehman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman College are $21,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The City College of New York. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s child development students in 2019-2020.

CCNY also made our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CCNY Early Childhood Education Report

#6

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
#17 in overall quality

Mercy College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and it awarded 96 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercy did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercy College are $17,486, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Early Childhood Education at Mercy

#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 1 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
#16 in overall quality

New York Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Old Westbury, New York, and it awarded 23 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

NYIT also took the #16 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New York Institute of Technology are $25,460.

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#5 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. St John’s University - New York is a large school located in Queens, New York that handed out 15 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

STJ also made our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
#15 in overall quality

The College of Saint Rose landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Saint Rose is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 7 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Saint Rose not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The College of Saint Rose are $15,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Early Childhood Education at The College of Saint Rose

#11

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
#10 in overall quality

Wagner College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Wagner College is located in Staten Island, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s child development degrees to qualified students.

Wagner also made our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wagner College are $23,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

New York University

New York, New York
#1 in overall quality

New York University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s child development students in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Early Childhood Education at New York University

#13

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

Pace University - New York landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 19 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University - New York are $33,356.

Full Pace University Early Childhood Education Report

#14

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York

Mount Saint Mary College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k list. Newburgh, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s child development degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Mount Saint Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount Saint Mary are $16,138, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#11 in overall quality

LIU Post landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. LIU Post is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LIU Post, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#6 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s child development students in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fordham U Early Childhood Education Report

#17

Nazareth College

Rochester, New York
#14 in overall quality

Nazareth College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child development Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Nazareth is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 6 masters’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Nazareth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Early Childhood Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nazareth College are $17,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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