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$13,001 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,181 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

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7 Total Awards
#2 in Quality in New York
$10,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Hudson Valley Community College to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

HVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,764 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,007 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HVCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

HVCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.

Full Hudson Valley Community College Report

#2

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
6 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in New York
$10,423 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 26 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, Niagara County Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Sanborn, New York, the small public school handed out 6 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Niagara County Community College are $10,423 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,434 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Niagara County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Niagara County Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our list.

Full Niagara County Community College Report

#3

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
6 Total Awards
#3 in Quality in New York
$11,540 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jamestown Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list. Jamestown Community College is a small public school located in Jamestown, New York that handed out 6 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jamestown Community College are $11,540 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,037 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Jamestown Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our list.

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#4

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, New York
4 Total Awards
#8 in Quality in New York
$8,990 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herkimer County Community College. It ranked #4 on our list. This small public school is located in Herkimer, New York, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herkimer College are $8,990 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herkimer College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Herkimer County Community College Report

8 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in New York
$7,798 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mohawk Valley Community College is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate who want the most bang for their educational buck. MVCC is located in Utica, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

MVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,798 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,503 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at MVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Mohawk Valley Community College Report

#6

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
4 Total Awards
#10 in Quality in New York
$10,368 Average Tuition & Fees

Monroe Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Monroe Community College are $10,368 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,067 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 Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
17 Total Awards
#12 in Quality in New York
$10,769 Average Tuition & Fees

Erie Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Erie Community College are $10,769 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Erie Community College 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 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
3 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in New York
$18,486 Average Tuition & Fees

Farmingdale State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Farmingdale, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 3 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are $18,486 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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

Full Farmingdale State College Report

#9

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
1 Total Awards
#4 in Quality in New York
$18,841 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Plattsburgh came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. SUNY Plattsburgh is located in Plattsburgh, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh are $18,841 a year.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Plattsburgh does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

SUNY Plattsburgh did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our list.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Report

#10

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
14 Total Awards
#14 in Quality in New York
$11,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Suffolk County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school situated in Selden, New York. It awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Suffolk County Community College are $11,740 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Suffolk County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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9 Total Awards
#20 in Quality in New York
$8,050 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BMCC are $8,050 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BMCC. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, New York
2 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in New York
$12,377 Average Tuition & Fees

Clinton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the small public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clinton Community College are $12,377 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clinton Community College. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
3 Total Awards
#22 in Quality in New York
$9,426 Average Tuition & Fees

Dutchess Community College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Dutchess Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Poughkeepsie, New York that handed out 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DCC are $9,426 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,198 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Dutchess Community College

#14

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York
3 Total Awards
#19 in Quality in New York
$5,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Watertown, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jefferson Community College are $5,688 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jefferson Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Jefferson Community College Report

#15

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
2 Total Awards
#16 in Quality in New York
$11,470 Average Tuition & Fees

Orange County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s list. SUNY Orange is a medium-sized public school situated in Middletown, New York. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Orange are $11,470 a year.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Orange does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
2 Total Awards
#15 in Quality in New York
$11,420 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Broome landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. SUNY Broome is a small public school situated in Binghamton, New York. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY Broome undergraduate students pay an average of $11,420 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,341 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Broome. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, New York
1 Total Awards
#21 in Quality in New York
$6,710 Average Tuition & Fees

Finger Lakes Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Finger Lakes Community College is a public institution located in Canandaigua, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Finger Lakes Community College are $6,710 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,139 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Finger Lakes Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
2 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in New York
$12,130 Average Tuition & Fees

Nassau Community College ranked #18 on this year’s list. Garden City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Nassau Community College are $12,130 a year.

One thing to take note of is that Nassau Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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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4 Total Awards
#23 in Quality in New York
$10,432 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Schenectady County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. SUNY Schenectady County Community College is a small public school located in Schenectady, New York that handed out 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY Schenectady undergraduate students pay an average of $10,432 in tuition and fees each year.

SUNY Schenectady 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 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
2 Total Awards
#25 in Quality in New York
$8,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Queensborough Community College ranked #20 on this year’s list. QCC is located in Bayside, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at QCC are $8,090 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at QCC. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Queensborough Community College Report

#21

Plaza College

Forest Hills, New York
16 Total Awards
#7 in Quality in New York
$13,450 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Plaza College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Forest Hills, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Plaza College are $13,450 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,355 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Plaza College 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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#22

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
50 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in New York
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees

Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Orchard Park, New York, and it awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bryant & Stratton College - Online are $15,295 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,595 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online 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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#23

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
1 Total Awards
#1 in Quality in New York
$45,562 Average Tuition & Fees

St John’s University - New York came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking. STJ is located in Queens, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at STJ are $45,562 per year.

Online courses are available at STJ, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

STJ also took the #1 spot in our rankings.

Full St John’s University - New York Report

9 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in New York
$17,330 Average Tuition & Fees

Bryant & Stratton College - Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bryant & Stratton College - Buffalo are $17,330 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,150 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Buffalo. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in New York
$17,881 Average Tuition & Fees

Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Liverpool, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North are $17,881 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North Report

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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