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2023 Best Teaching Schools in New York

58 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$19,965 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 58 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in New York

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$62,754 Average Earnings

Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for teaching students in New York.

Once they receive their degree, Teachers College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,754 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
$62,835 Average Earnings
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wagner College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in New York list.

Degree recipients from Wagner accumulate an average of $26,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $423, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Wagner, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,835 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
$39,872 Average Earnings
$21,187 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ithaca College is a great place for teaching students.

On average, students take out $21,187 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $602 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ithaca graduates make an average of $39,872 annually.

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#4

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
$45,338 Average Earnings
$25,145 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The College of Saint Rose is a great place for teaching students.

On average, students take out $25,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $317.After graduating from Saint Rose, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,338 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
$54,629 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Manhattan College is a great place for teaching students.

On average, students take out $23,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $573.After graduating from Manhattan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $54,629 during the early years of their career.

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#6

New York University

New York, New York
$59,064 Average Earnings
$21,688 Avg Student Debt

New York University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from NYU accumulate an average of $21,688 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $754, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,064 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
$45,338 Average Earnings
$24,031 Avg Student Debt

Syracuse University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,031 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $512, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Syracuse, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,338 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
$43,713 Average Earnings
$25,575 Avg Student Debt

Alfred University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from Alfred accumulate an average of $25,575 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $299, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Alfred graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,713 during the early year of their career.

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$53,740 Average Earnings
$23,694 Avg Student Debt

St John’s University - New York ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $23,694 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $674. During the early years of their career, STJ graduates make an average of $53,740 annually.

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#10

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
$54,517 Average Earnings
$25,991 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $25,991 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $604, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Pace University graduates make an average of $54,517 annually.

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#11

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Orangeburg, New York
$53,353 Average Earnings
$30,444 Avg Student Debt

Dominican College of Blauvelt ranked #11 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New York list.

On average, students take out $30,444 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $356.After graduating from Dominican College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,353 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
$52,826 Average Earnings
$23,315 Avg Student Debt

Fordham University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from Fordham U accumulate an average of $23,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $702.After graduating from Fordham U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,826 during the early years of their career.

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#13

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
$38,027 Average Earnings
$22,809 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Cortland landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from SUNY Cortland accumulate an average of $22,809 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $284. During the early years of their career, SUNY Cortland graduates make an average of $38,027 annually.

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#14

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, New York
$48,505 Average Earnings
$24,140 Avg Student Debt

St. John Fisher College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from Fisher accumulate an average of $24,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $422 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Fisher graduates make an average of $48,505 annually.

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#15

Hunter College

New York, New York
$47,839 Average Earnings
$15,892 Avg Student Debt

Hunter College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New York ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,892 in student loans.After graduating from Hunter, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,839 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
$53,237 Average Earnings
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from SUNY Stony Brook accumulate an average of $21,235 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $156. During the early years of their career, SUNY Stony Brook graduates make an average of $53,237 annually.

Full Stony Brook University Report

#17

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
$34,049 Average Earnings
$20,826 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Geneseo came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New York ranking.

Degree recipients from SUNY Geneseo accumulate an average of $20,826 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $254, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SUNY Geneseo graduates make an average of $34,049 annually.

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#18

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
$54,478 Average Earnings
$21,495 Avg Student Debt

University of Rochester landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from University of Rochester accumulate an average of $21,495 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $403 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Rochester graduates make an average of $54,478 annually.

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#19

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York
$40,216 Average Earnings
$23,810 Avg Student Debt

Manhattanville College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,810 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $311, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Manhattanville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,216 during the early year of their career.

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#20

The City College of New York

New York, New York
$45,300 Average Earnings
$18,080 Avg Student Debt

The City College of New York ranked #20 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New York list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,080 in student loans.After graduating from CCNY, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,300 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
$55,942 Average Earnings
$26,757 Avg Student Debt

Molloy College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #21 on the list.

On average, students take out $26,757 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $522, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Molloy graduates make an average of $55,942 annually.

Full Molloy College Report

#22

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, New York
$33,536 Average Earnings
$21,885 Avg Student Debt

St. Thomas Aquinas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,885 in student loans. During the early years of their career, STAC graduates make an average of $33,536 annually.

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#23

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
$38,354 Average Earnings
$16,684 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Brooklyn College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,684 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Brooklyn College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,354 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Russell Sage College

Troy, New York
$56,335 Average Earnings
$26,266 Avg Student Debt

Russell Sage College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #24 on the list.

On average, students take out $26,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Russel Sage graduates make an average of $56,335 annually.

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#25

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
$46,448 Average Earnings
$16,590 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Lehman College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,590 in student loans.After graduating from Lehman, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,448 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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