Cheapest Pharmacy Colleges in New York

CUNY York College charges just $4,734 net price for pharmacy programs while private alternatives reach $28,150, creating a $23,416 gap between public and private options. New York's pharmaceutical industry employs over 40,000 workers across research facilities in Albany and manufacturing sites statewide. The state's five programs show acceptance rates from 59% to 93%, with graduation rates varying dramatically from 30% at York to 74% at St. John Fisher.

Programs

$4,734 – $28,150

Net Price Range

$28,598

Avg. Program Earnings

60.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$4,734	$7,358	30.3%	59.1%
2	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$20,470	$10,782	73.4%	67.7%
3	Long Island University Brookville, New York	$23,901	$41,642	55.4%	92.7%
4	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, New York	$26,027	$40,375	68.8%	66.3%
5	St. John Fisher University Rochester, New York	$28,150	$39,666	74.4%	73.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between York College and other pharmacy programs?

CUNY York College costs $4,734 net compared to $26,027 at Albany College of Pharmacy, reflecting the public versus private divide. York's 30% graduation rate suggests students face significant academic challenges despite the lower cost.

How do graduation rates compare across New York's pharmacy programs?

Graduation rates span from 30% at CUNY York to 74% at St. John Fisher University. University at Buffalo achieves a 73% graduation rate while charging just $20,470 net price, making it a strong value proposition.

Is Albany College of Pharmacy worth the premium cost?

Albany College charges $26,027 net with graduates earning $28,598 annually and carrying $27,000 in debt. The 69% graduation rate falls between the extremes but students pay significantly more than public alternatives.

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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.