Best education-grades & methods colleges in New York

Education-grades & methods bachelor graduates in New York earn a weighted average salary of $50,200 3 years after graduation. This places New York graduate earnings in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, education-grades & methods graduates earn 15% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our education-grades & methods rankings cover 26 of the 37 programs available in New York, accounting for 89% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in New York | #1 in Education nationally

CUNY City College

New York, New York

Economic score 0.84

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Cost $3,434

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,262

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

CUNY City College’s School of Education offers several education undergraduate degrees that train students in critical areas like bilingual and Spanish education, special education, and STEM education. Other degrees include educational leadership and educational theatre. 

The school is unique in its focus on training students for success in urban schools, employing social justice principles and a diversity-conscious approach in its mission.  

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#2 in New York | #2 in Education nationally

CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York

Economic score 0.95

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Cost $4,921

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,988

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Queens College is another CUNY institution in New York that offers quality teaching degrees at lower-than-average prices.  

Graduates of the School of Education’s Bachelor of Arts in Education, Elementary & Early Childhood (offered as a co-major of the liberal arts and sciences programs) are well-prepared to become certified teachers of grades 1-6 in the state of New York.  

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#3 in New York | #4 in Education nationally

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Economic score 1.78

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Cost $3,700

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,501

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

At Brooklyn College, another CUNY school on our list, teacher education is the 4th most popular bachelor’s degree. The New York-based school has a wide selection of education undergraduate degrees to choose from.  

Most degrees focus on a specific teaching subject (such as foreign languages, mathematics, biology, or social studies) or childhood education. The latter degree has the option of a special education or bilingual education component, areas that are both in high demand in schools.  

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#4 in New York | #6 in Education nationally

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York

Economic score 2.35

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Cost $11,639

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,926

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

SUNY College at Old Westbury is a medium-sized public university in New York with a strong liberal arts tradition. Its School of Education offers several undergraduate programs that lead to certification. These programs target the below areas:  

  • Childhood education (with the option of a bilingual education component) 
  • Special education (including a childhood education or bilingual education component) 
  • Adolescence education (grades 7-12) for various subjects  

Apart from striking a balance between quality education and affordability, the school is considerably more diverse than other institutions.  

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#5 in New York | #11 in Education nationally

Iona University

New Rochelle, New York

Economic score 2.93

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Cost $29,467

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,150

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Iona University, formerly “Iona College,” is a midsized Roman Catholic private college in New Rochelle, New York. Iona’s Education Department offers several programs for education majors, most of which are available at the bachelor’s or master’s level. The programs cover areas like: 

  • Education (Childhood Education, Childhood/Early Childhood Education, and Adolescent Education concentrations) 
  • Biology and Adolescent Education 
  • Chemistry and Adolescent Education 
  • Mathematics and Adolescent Education 
  • History and Adolescent Education 

School faculty consists of knowledgeable professionals in the field, including teachers, principals, and superintendents. 

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#6 in New York | #13 in Education nationally

New York University

New York, New York

Economic score 3.12

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Cost $32,462

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,460

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in New York | #25 in Education nationally
Economic score 4.44

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Cost $26,276

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,397

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in New York | #31 in Education nationally

SUNY College at Oswego

Oswego, New York

Economic score 4.80

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Cost $16,281

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,468

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in New York | #42 in Education nationally

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York

Economic score 5.47

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Cost $18,757

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,242

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in New York | #43 in Education nationally
Economic score 5.47

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Cost $18,358

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,350

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in New York | #44 in Education nationally

SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, New York

Economic score 5.51

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Cost $14,964

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,556

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in New York | #46 in Education nationally

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York

Economic score 5.60

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Cost $19,535

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,884

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in New York | #59 in Education nationally

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, New York

Economic score 6.48

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Cost $18,950

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,859

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in New York | #69 in Education nationally

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, New York

Economic score 6.95

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Cost $21,894

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,270

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in New York | #73 in Education nationally

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York

Economic score 7.15

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Cost $28,590

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,358

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in New York | #87 in Education nationally

Boricua College

New York, New York

Economic score 7.85

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Cost $14,127

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,259

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 89%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in New York | #89 in Education nationally

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, New York

Economic score 7.91

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Cost $27,313

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,287

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in New York | #156 in Education nationally

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York

Economic score 11.70

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Cost $34,152

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,498

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in New York | #175 in Education nationally
Economic score 12.79

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Cost $23,008

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,733

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in New York | #207 in Education nationally

Long Island University

Brookville, New York

Economic score 15.14

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Cost $25,774

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,529

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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