2027 Best Value Value Schools in New York
[Value](/majors/engineering-technologies/energy-systems/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in New York
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Leading the list is Cuny Laguardia Community College, our #1 best value for value in New York. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,218, while out-of-state students pay about $8,098. Typical student debt for value graduates is $8,858. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $31,437. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Suny College At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,533 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,653 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $25,257 in student loans. Value graduates of Suny College At Buffalo earn a median of $39,412 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Morrisville State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $19,245. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,290. Early-career value graduates make about $41,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at New York Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $46,560. Value graduates carry a median of $25,435 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from New York Institute Of Technology generally make around $98,934. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York Institute Of Technology admits about 81% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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