2023 Best Value General Education Master's Degree Schools in New York
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You
With 199 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general education is the #94 most popular major in New York.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value General Education Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for education students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value General Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York
Check out the education master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 10 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Binghamton University the best value school in New York for general education students working on their master’s degree. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Binghamton University are $13,780 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Albany. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UAlbany are $13,535 per year.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Manhattanville College is a great value for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Manhattanville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Manhattanville are $17,670 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Manhattanville also did well on our Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent master’s degree programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general education schools in New York. University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at University at Buffalo are $14,388 a year.
Read full report on General Education at University at Buffalo
The excellent master’s degree programs at Canisius College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general education schools in New York. Located in the large city of Buffalo, Canisius is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Canisius graduate students pay an average of $15,870 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Nazareth College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Nazareth is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Nazareth are $18,520 a year.
Le Moyne College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree general education programs. LeMoyne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Syracuse.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at LeMoyne are $17,370 a year.
Mercy College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Mercy are $17,788 per year.
With a ranking of #9, Bank Street College of Education did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Bank Street College of Education is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Bank Street College of Education are $41,800 per year.
Full General Education at Bank Street College of Education Report
Adelphi University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree general education programs. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Adelphi graduate students pay an average of $44,520 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Best Value General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 861 |
| Maryland | 1,145 |
| New Jersey | 366 |
| District of Columbia | 25 |
| Delaware | 84 |
More General Education Rankings in New York
General Education Related Majors for Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.