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Best Colleges for Education in New York

The best colleges for a Education degree in New York, led by New York University, Syracuse University and Colgate University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in New York?

Based on our rankings, New York University is the top-ranked college for Education in New York. Other top choices include Syracuse University, Colgate University, CUNY Brooklyn College.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are New York University, Syracuse University, Colgate University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $40,796 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $73,904 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. Colgate University — Hamilton, NY · 13.9% acceptance · SAT 1,508 · $70,306 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. CUNY Brooklyn College — Brooklyn, NY · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,140 · $15,402 tuition · 54% grad rate
  5. 5. Barnard College — New York, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $69,888 tuition · 93% grad rate
  6. 6. Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY · 18.6% acceptance · SAT 1,494 · $71,030 tuition · 91% grad rate
  7. 7. Yeshiva University — New York, NY · 55.6% acceptance · SAT 1,426 · $51,800 tuition · 83% grad rate
  8. 8. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  10. 10. CUNY City College — New York, NY · 60% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $15,290 tuition · 57% grad rate
  11. 11. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  12. 12. SUNY Oneonta — Oneonta, NY · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,230 · $19,781 tuition · 69% grad rate
  13. 13. St. Joseph's University-New York — Brooklyn, NY · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $36,550 tuition · 69% grad rate
  14. 14. Siena College — Loudonville, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,254 · $46,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  15. 15. Skidmore College — Saratoga Springs, NY · 21.1% acceptance · SAT 1,405 · $67,290 tuition · 83% grad rate
  16. 16. St. John Fisher University — Rochester, NY · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $41,190 tuition · 74% grad rate
  17. 17. Hofstra University — Hempstead, NY · 68.1% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $57,660 tuition · 69% grad rate
  18. 18. State University of New York at Cortland — Cortland, NY · 59.8% acceptance · $18,784 tuition · 68% grad rate
  19. 19. State University of New York at New Paltz — New Paltz, NY · 61.6% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $18,822 tuition · 72% grad rate
  20. 20. Marist University — Poughkeepsie, NY · 56.5% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $47,750 tuition · 80% grad rate
  21. 21. University at Albany — Albany, NY · 69.1% acceptance · $31,256 tuition · 61% grad rate
  22. 22. CUNY Queens College — Queens, NY · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,488 tuition · 53% grad rate
  23. 23. SUNY College at Geneseo — Geneseo, NY · 66.5% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $19,569 tuition · 71% grad rate
  24. 24. State University of New York at Oswego — Oswego, NY · 80.6% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $18,735 tuition · 60% grad rate
  25. 25. Ithaca College — Ithaca, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,312 · $53,540 tuition · 76% grad rate

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