2026 Best Teaching Schools in New York
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in New York? This list ranks 408 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed 291 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in New York
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Teachers College At Columbia University, our #1 Teaching school in New York. Based in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University
Out of the 291 schools in New York in this year's ranking, Wagner College landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Staten Island, NY. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,200. Students borrow a median of $26,997 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Wagner College profile
You'll be in good company at Ithaca College, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ithaca College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $52,616 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,517 in student loans. Read the full report on Ithaca College
Out of the 291 schools in New York in this year's ranking, The College Of Saint Rose landed the #4 spot. Based in Albany, NY, The College Of Saint Rose is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Teaching program debt is $25,722. Read more about The College Of Saint Rose
The strong Teaching programs at Manhattan College earned it the #5 place in New York. Based in Riverdale, NY, Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $53,400. The median Teaching program debt is $25,968. Get the full Manhattan College report
New York University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Teaching student debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University
Syracuse University placed #7 among Teaching schools in New York. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. See the full Syracuse University profile
Alfred University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Alfred, NY, Alfred University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,138. Graduates carry a median of $25,706 in student loans. See the full Alfred University profile
St Johns University New York came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Queens, NY, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,529. Students borrow a median of $25,521 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full St Johns University New York profile
Pace University New York landed the #10 spot in New York this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $53,510. Students borrow a median of $25,670 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Pace University New York profile
Dominican College Of Blauvelt came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Dominican College Of Blauvelt is a private not-for-profit school based in Orangeburg, NY. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $34,220. Dominican College Of Blauvelt Teaching students take on a median of $27,033 in debt. Get the full Dominican College Of Blauvelt report
Fordham University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,643. More on Fordham University
Suny College At Cortland placed #13 among Teaching schools in New York. Set in Cortland, NY, Suny College At Cortland is a public institution. Suny College At Cortland graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,874 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,784. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,369. See the full Suny College At Cortland profile
Saint John Fisher College landed the #14 spot in New York this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $41,190. Students borrow a median of $25,086 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Saint John Fisher College profile
Cuny Hunter College placed #15 among Teaching schools in New York. Cuny Hunter College is a public school based in New York, NY. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,382, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile
Stony Brook University placed #16 among Teaching schools in New York. Based in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,537. See the full Stony Brook University profile
Suny At Geneseo landed the #17 spot in New York this year. Suny At Geneseo is a public school based in Geneseo, NY. Suny At Geneseo graduates 71% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,999 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,569. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,976. Read the full report on Suny At Geneseo
University Of Rochester placed #18 among Teaching schools in New York. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. University Of Rochester Teaching students take on a median of $21,517 in debt. Read more about University Of Rochester
Manhattanville College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Manhattanville College is a private not-for-profit school based in Purchase, NY. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,604 in tuition and fees. Manhattanville College Teaching students take on a median of $25,372 in debt. Read more about Manhattanville College
Cuny City College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Cuny City College is a public school based in New York, NY. Cuny City College posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $13,389. See the full Cuny City College profile
Molloy College did well this year, earning the #21 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rockville Centre, NY. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,790. Molloy College Teaching students take on a median of $27,420 in debt. More on Molloy College
Saint Thomas Aquinas College placed #22 among Teaching schools in New York. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sparkill, NY. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,450. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Cuny Brooklyn College is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. Cuny Brooklyn College posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,452, with out-of-state students paying around $15,402. Students borrow a median of $13,303 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report
The Sage Colleges landed the #24 spot in New York this year. Set in Troy, NY, The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,164. Students borrow a median of $26,702 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full The Sage Colleges report
Cuny Lehman College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bronx, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,410, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $13,213. Read the full report on Cuny Lehman College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in New York
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Hofstra University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Located in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $57,660. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,848. Read more about Hofstra University
Le Moyne College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Syracuse, NY, Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,330. Graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. Get the full Le Moyne College report
Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Long Island University C W Post Campus profile
Mount Saint Mary College placed #29 among Teaching schools in New York. Set in Newburgh, NY, Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,450. Mount Saint Mary College Teaching students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Read the full report on Mount Saint Mary College
Touro College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Touro College is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Touro College graduates 76% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $20,052 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,285. Read more about Touro College
Canisius College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Buffalo, NY, Canisius College is a private not-for-profit institution. Canisius College posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,200. Canisius College Teaching students take on a median of $24,673 in debt. Read the full report on Canisius College
Saint Josephs College New York did well this year, earning the #32 position. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Saint Josephs College New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Josephs College New York graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,550. The median Teaching program debt is $25,485. Read the full report on Saint Josephs College New York
Cuny Queens College placed #33 among Teaching schools in New York. Cuny Queens College is a public school based in Queens, NY. Cuny Queens College graduates 53% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Graduates carry a median of $12,157 in student loans. More on Cuny Queens College
Niagara University landed the #34 spot in New York this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Niagara University, NY. Niagara University posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,345. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,208. Read more about Niagara University
Cuny Medgar Evers College placed #35 among Teaching schools in New York. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. Cuny Medgar Evers College posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,352, with out-of-state students paying around $15,302. Cuny Medgar Evers College Teaching students take on a median of $12,531 in debt. More on Cuny Medgar Evers College
Nazareth College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Rochester, NY, Nazareth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Nazareth College posts a six-year graduation rate of 73%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,210. Students borrow a median of $26,185 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Nazareth College profile
Suny College At Oneonta placed #37 among Teaching schools in New York. This public school is set in Oneonta, NY. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,831, while out-of-state students pay about $19,781. Graduates carry a median of $22,046 in student loans. See the full Suny College At Oneonta profile
Suny At Fredonia came in at #38 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fredonia, NY. Suny At Fredonia graduates 50% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,831, with out-of-state students paying around $19,771. Graduates carry a median of $25,806 in student loans. Get the full Suny At Fredonia report
New York Institute Of Technology landed the #39 spot in New York this year. Set in Old Westbury, NY, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,560. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,435. More on New York Institute Of Technology
Suny College At Plattsburgh ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Plattsburgh, NY, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,035, compared with $18,945 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,217 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Suny College At Plattsburgh
Suny At Albany placed #41 among Teaching schools in New York. Located in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Suny At Albany Teaching students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. Get the full Suny At Albany report
Suny At Binghamton came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Vestal, NY. Suny At Binghamton posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,567, with out-of-state students paying around $30,447. The median Teaching program debt is $20,691. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton
Suny College At Oswego did well this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Oswego, NY. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Graduates carry a median of $25,163 in student loans. Get the full Suny College At Oswego report
Saint Bonaventure University placed #44 among Teaching schools in New York. Based in Saint Bonaventure, NY, Saint Bonaventure University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Bonaventure University graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,735. Saint Bonaventure University Teaching students take on a median of $25,917 in debt. More on Saint Bonaventure University
State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Based in New Paltz, NY, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Students from in state pay about $8,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,822 for out-of-state students. State University Of New York At New Paltz Teaching students take on a median of $21,530 in debt. Read more about State University Of New York At New Paltz
Cuny York College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Jamaica, NY, Cuny York College is a public institution. Cuny York College graduates 32% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,308. Students borrow a median of $12,573 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Cuny York College profile
Adelphi University placed #47 among Teaching schools in New York. Located in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. Adelphi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,775. Students borrow a median of $25,487 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Adelphi University
Suny College At Old Westbury ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Old Westbury, NY, Suny College At Old Westbury is a public institution. Suny College At Old Westbury posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,372, while out-of-state students pay about $18,842. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,274. See the full Suny College At Old Westbury profile
Suny College At Brockport came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Set in Brockport, NY, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,752, while out-of-state students pay about $15,822. Students borrow a median of $24,757 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Suny College At Brockport
University At Buffalo came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Set in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete their Teaching program here. More on University At Buffalo
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 291 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 408 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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