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$19,441 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,477 Avg Student Debt*

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

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#1

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York
914 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in New York
$22,315 Average Tuition & Fees

Our rankings named Fashion Institute of Technology the best value school in New York for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. FIT SUNY is a medium-sized public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 914 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at FIT SUNY are $22,315 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,062 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

FIT SUNY does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its great value ranking, FIT SUNY is in the top 15% of all schools on our list.

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#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
626 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in New York
$17,540 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Empire State College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 626 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Empire are $17,540 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SUNY Empire does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, SUNY Empire also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full SUNY Empire State College Report

#3

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
165 Total Awards
#23 in Quality in New York
$18,696 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 92 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, SUNY Oneonta landed the # 3 spot on the list. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school situated in Oneonta, New York. It awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students pay an average of $18,696 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,373 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Oneonta does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY Oneonta Report

#4

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
207 Total Awards
#22 in Quality in New York
$18,837 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 92 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, SUNY Geneseo landed the # 4 spot on the list. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in Geneseo, New York that handed out 207 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Geneseo undergraduate students pay an average of $18,837 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,826 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Geneseo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY Geneseo Report

#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
828 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in New York
$28,230 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Binghamton University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in New York. Located in Vestal, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 828 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Binghamton University are $28,230 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Binghamton University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Binghamton University also is in the top 20% of our ranking.

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#6

Baruch College

New York, New York
3,166 Total Awards
$15,414 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,104 Avg Student Debt

Baruch College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in New York, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 3,166 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Baruch are $15,414 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,104 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since Baruch is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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210 Total Awards
$15,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,079 Avg Student Debt

New York City College of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s list. City Tech is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 210 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at City Tech are $15,270 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,079 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since City Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
438 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in New York
$22,305 Avg Student Debt

Excelsior College ranked #8 on this year’s list. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 438 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Excelsior College undergraduate students pay an average of $0 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,305 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, Excelsior College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Excelsior College also took the #5 spot in our rankings.

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#9

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
125 Total Awards
$18,725 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,809 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Cortland came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Cortland, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 125 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Cortland are $18,725 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,809 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SUNY Cortland does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
490 Total Awards
$18,486 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,585 Avg Student Debt

Farmingdale State College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Farmingdale State College is a medium-sized public school located in Farmingdale, New York that handed out 490 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are $18,486 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,585 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Farmingdale State College

#11

Queens College

Queens, New York
910 Total Awards
$15,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,409 Avg Student Debt

Queens College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Queens, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 910 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

QC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,488 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

QC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Hunter College

New York, New York
222 Total Awards
$15,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,892 Avg Student Debt

Hunter College ranked #12 on this year’s list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 222 students in 2020-2021.

Hunter undergraduate students pay an average of $15,332 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,892 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hunter does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Hunter College

#13

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
259 Total Awards
$18,588 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,509 Avg Student Debt

The College at Brockport came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized public school situated in Brockport, New York. It awarded 259 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Brockport are $18,588 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at SUNY Brockport, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
178 Total Awards
$18,670 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,860 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Fredonia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. SUNY Fredonia is located in Fredonia, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 178 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Fredonia are $18,670 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,860 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Fredonia. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
297 Total Awards
$18,433 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,318 Avg Student Debt

SUNY New Paltz landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school located in New Paltz, New York that handed out 297 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz are $18,433 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,318 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY New Paltz. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY New Paltz Report

#16

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
358 Total Awards
$18,841 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, SUNY Plattsburgh did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the small public school awarded 358 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh are $18,841 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Plattsburgh. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
350 Total Awards
$15,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,975 Avg Student Debt

College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #17 on this year’s list. Located in Staten Island, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 350 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSI are $15,440 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,975 in loans while pursuing their degree.

CSI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
524 Total Awards
$15,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,590 Avg Student Debt

Lehman College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lehman are $15,360 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,590 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lehman does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

University at Albany

Albany, New York
693 Total Awards
$28,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,369 Avg Student Debt

University at Albany came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking. University at Albany is a fairly large public school located in Albany, New York that handed out 693 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAlbany are $28,248 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,369 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UAlbany. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
97 Total Awards
$19,308 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,054 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Polytechnic Institute landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. This small public school is located in Utica, New York, and it awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Poly are $19,308 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,054 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Poly. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
463 Total Awards
$18,679 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,803 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Oswego ranked #21 on this year’s list. SUNY Oswego is located in Oswego, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 463 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Oswego undergraduate students pay an average of $18,679 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,803 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Oswego. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

York College

Jamaica, New York
268 Total Awards
$15,308 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,101 Avg Student Debt

York College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Jamaica, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 268 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at York are $15,308 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at York. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
743 Total Awards
$28,375 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 743 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook are $28,375 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,235 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Stony Brook does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York
295 Total Awards
$18,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,854 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Old Westbury did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Old Westbury, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 295 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Old Westbury are $18,289 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,854 in student loans.

SUNY Old Westbury is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#25

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
1,068 Total Awards
$28,702 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,848 Avg Student Debt

University at Buffalo came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking. University at Buffalo is a large public school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 1,068 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University at Buffalo are $28,702 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University at Buffalo does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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