Cheapest Education Colleges in New York

CUNY Lehman College stands out with a remarkable net cost of just $3,482 for education students, while Yeshiva University charges $47,560 at the opposite end. This 14-fold price difference reflects New York's sharp divide between public and private institutions. The state's massive education sector, from NYC's Department of Education employing over 135,000 teachers to countless private schools, creates steady demand for education graduates across all specialties.

Programs

$3,482 – $47,560

Net Price Range

61.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Education, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Lehman College Bronx, New York	$3,482	$7,410	49.3%	55.3%
2	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
3	University at Albany Albany, New York	$18,486	$10,408	63.9%	67.9%
4	SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York	$18,833	$8,812	70.2%	72.5%
5	Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, New York	$23,461	$37,504	63.9%	99.5%
6	Elmira College Elmira, New York	$23,735	$37,932	64.0%	96.0%
7	Long Island University Brookville, New York	$23,901	$41,642	55.4%	92.7%
8	Hofstra University Hempstead, New York	$35,129	$55,450	67.1%	69.3%
9	Yeshiva University New York, New York	$47,560	$49,900	83.7%	63.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY Lehman College so affordable for education students?

CUNY Lehman's net cost of $3,482 benefits from New York's substantial state funding and TAP grant programs that can cover up to $5,665 annually. The college's location in the Bronx also means lower overhead costs compared to Manhattan institutions.

How do graduation rates vary among New York's affordable education programs?

SUNY Oneonta leads affordable options with a 70.2% graduation rate despite an $18,833 net cost. In contrast, SUNY Buffalo State shows just 36% graduation rates at $14,229, suggesting that cost alone doesn't predict student success.

Does attending a private education program justify the higher costs?

Roberts Wesleyan University charges $23,461 net but graduates leave with $24,251 in debt and a 63.9% graduation rate. This mirrors University at Albany's outcomes at $18,486 net cost, suggesting similar value propositions.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.