2027 Best Value School Psychology Schools in New York
[School Psychology](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/school-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong school psychology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for school psychology students.
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2027 Best Value School Psychology Schools in New York
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the school psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value School Psychology Schools
Cuny Brooklyn College tops our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools in New York. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,452, compared with $15,402 for out-of-state students. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $13,303 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $60,816. Set against $13,303 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny Queens College one of the best values for school psychology. Cuny Queens College is a large public school located in the city of Queens. Students from in state pay about $7,538 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $12,157. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $68,068. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Queens College admits about 64% of applicants.
Mercy College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,880. Students borrow a median of $28,304 to complete the school psychology program here. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Mercy College generally make around $69,598. Set against $28,304 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny College At Oswego earned it the #4 place for school psychology. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $18,735. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $25,163. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $62,105. Set against $25,163 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Suny At Albany came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,430 in student loans. School Psychology graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $41,739 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,430 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Niagara University came in at #6 for value in school psychology this year. Niagara University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University. In-state tuition and fees average $39,345. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete the school psychology program here. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Niagara University generally make around $51,918. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Niagara University admits about 87% of applicants.
University At Buffalo landed the #7 spot for school psychology value this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $22,232. School Psychology graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $53,514 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Roberts Wesleyan College earned the #8 position for value in school psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,826. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $28,034. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Roberts Wesleyan College generally make around $55,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Alfred University placed #9 among the best values for school psychology. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,138. Students borrow a median of $25,706 to complete the school psychology program here. School Psychology graduates of Alfred University earn a median of $46,553 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Iona College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Iona College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Rochelle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,260. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete the school psychology program here. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Iona College generally make around $59,958. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iona College admits about 87% of applicants.
Touro College came in at #11 for value in school psychology this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $20,285. Early-career school psychology graduates make about $57,806. Set against $20,285 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
St Johns University New York placed #12 among the best values for school psychology. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $53,529 in tuition and fees. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from St Johns University New York generally make around $90,027. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Adelphi University landed the #13 spot for school psychology value this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,775. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $84,888. Set against $25,487 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Adelphi University admits about 66% of applicants.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #14 for value in school psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $25,211. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $68,497. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Hofstra University earned the #15 position for value in school psychology this year. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,660. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete the school psychology program here. Early-career school psychology graduates make about $78,871. That is a strong return on a $24,848 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Marist College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Typical student debt for school psychology graduates is $25,962. School Psychology graduates of Marist College earn a median of $66,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,962 median debt. Marist College admits about 56% of applicants.
Fordham University earned the #17 position for value in school psychology this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete the school psychology program here. School Psychology graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $70,647 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Yeshiva University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value school psychology schools. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. School Psychology graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, school psychology degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $60,441. Set against $20,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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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