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2023 Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

40 Schools Ranked
$22,343 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,455 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in New York to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best value experiences for teaching students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

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

Top Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York
146 Total Awards
$20,828 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Hunter College to be the best value school for teaching students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in New York. Hunter is a large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 146 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Hunter graduate students pay an average of $20,828 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Hunter. In fact, around 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

The City College of New York

New York, New York
98 Total Awards
$20,832 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at The City College of New York helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in New York. CCNY is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 graduate certificates to qualified students.

CCNY graduate students pay an average of $20,832 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCNY does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full The City College of New York Report

#3

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
987 Total Awards
$15,748 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, The College of Saint Rose landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Albany, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 987 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Saint Rose are $15,748 a year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Saint Rose. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Saint Rose also made our Best Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list, coming in at #1.

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#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
29 Total Awards
$20,952 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, Brooklyn College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Brooklyn College is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 29 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Brooklyn College are $20,952 per year.

Online graduate courses are available at Brooklyn 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 100% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Brooklyn College Report

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
227 Total Awards
$25,628 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in New York. This large public school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 227 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY Stony Brook graduate students pay an average of $25,628 in tuition and fees each year.

SUNY Stony Brook does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list.

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#6

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
93 Total Awards
$21,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Lehman College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Lehman is located in Bronx, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 93 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Lehman are $21,000 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Lehman. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lehman College Report

#7

Queens College

Queens, New York
192 Total Awards
$21,042 Average Tuition & Fees

Queens College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Queens College is a fairly large public school located in Queens, New York that handed out 192 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at QC are $21,042 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at QC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
47 Total Awards
$13,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Niagara University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Niagara is located in Niagara University, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 graduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Niagara are $13,950 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Niagara does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
10 Total Awards
$24,323 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Oneonta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in Oneonta, New York that handed out 10 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SUNY Oneonta are $24,323 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Oneonta. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
42 Total Awards
$24,845 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Cortland landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate teaching programs. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized public school located in Cortland, New York that handed out 42 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY Cortland graduate students pay an average of $24,845 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Cortland. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
3 Total Awards
$24,790 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Fredonia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. This small public school is located in Fredonia, New York, and it awarded 3 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY Fredonia graduate students pay an average of $24,790 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Fredonia. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full SUNY Fredonia Report

#12

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
60 Total Awards
$24,941 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Plattsburgh landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the small public school awarded 60 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh are $24,941 a year.

SUNY Plattsburgh does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full SUNY Plattsburgh Report

#13

Canisius College

Buffalo, New York
47 Total Awards
$15,870 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Canisius College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Buffalo, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Canisius graduate students pay an average of $15,870 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Canisius. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
91 Total Awards
$24,553 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY New Paltz landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate teaching programs. This medium-sized public school is located in New Paltz, New York, and it awarded 91 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SUNY New Paltz graduate students pay an average of $24,553 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at SUNY New Paltz, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
69 Total Awards
$24,100 Average Tuition & Fees

The College at Brockport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. SUNY Brockport is a public institution located in Brockport, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 69 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at SUNY Brockport are $24,100 per year.

SUNY Brockport does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
48 Total Awards
$24,332 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Oswego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Oswego, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 48 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SUNY Oswego are $24,332 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Oswego does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full SUNY Oswego Report

#17

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
11 Total Awards
$24,542 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Potsdam ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Located in Potsdam, New York, the small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

SUNY Potsdam graduate students pay an average of $24,542 in tuition and fees each year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at SUNY Potsdam. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full SUNY Potsdam Report

#18

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
23 Total Awards
$21,052 Average Tuition & Fees

Manhattan College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Manhattan is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Riverdale, New York. It awarded 23 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Manhattan graduate students pay an average of $21,052 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Manhattan. In 2019-2020 about 24% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Manhattan also took the #4 spot in our Best Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York rankings.

Full Manhattan College Report

#19

University at Albany

Albany, New York
40 Total Awards
$25,325 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Albany did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. University at Albany is a fairly large public school located in Albany, New York that handed out 40 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UAlbany are $25,325 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UAlbany. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
6 Total Awards
$23,660 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, SUNY Empire State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 6 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

SUNY Empire graduate students pay an average of $23,660 in tuition and fees each year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at SUNY Empire. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York
55 Total Awards
$17,370 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Le Moyne College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. LeMoyne is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at LeMoyne are $17,370 per year. On average, graduate certificate students take out $23,639 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that LeMoyne does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Le Moyne College Report

#22

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York
29 Total Awards
$17,670 Average Tuition & Fees

Manhattanville College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Purchase, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 29 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Manhattanville are $17,670 a year.

Manhattanville does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Manhattanville College Report

#23

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
17 Total Awards
$25,570 Average Tuition & Fees

Binghamton University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Binghamton University graduate students pay an average of $25,570 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Binghamton University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
107 Total Awards
$26,178 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Buffalo ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. University at Buffalo is a large public school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 107 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

University at Buffalo graduate students pay an average of $26,178 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at University at Buffalo. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
22 Total Awards
$21,080 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Staten Island, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CSI are $21,080 per year.

Online graduate courses are available at CSI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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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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