2027 Best Value Value Schools in New York
[Value](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/metal-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment 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
Our analysis ranked Suny College At Buffalo the best value for a degree in value in New York. Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,533, while out-of-state students pay about $19,653. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,000. Value graduates of Suny College At Buffalo earn a median of $24,041 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
A rank of #2 makes State University Of New York At New Paltz one of the best values for value. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Value graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $18,842. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. State University Of New York At New Paltz admits about 62% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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