Ranking
Best Gerontology Colleges in New York 2026
CUNY York College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 31.95 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.
8 New York colleges offering Gerontology, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 8
- Cheapest net price
- $4,456
- Top earnings 10y
- $102,491
- Public / Private
- 3 / 5
CUNY York College
A+- ROI score
- 31.95
- Net price
- $4,456
- Earnings 10y
- $56,945
- Acceptance
- 64.1%
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
A+- ROI score
- 21.26
- Net price
- $4,976
- Earnings 10y
- $42,306
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Columbia University in the City of New York
A- ROI score
- 11.87
- Net price
- $21,590
- Earnings 10y
- $102,491
- Acceptance
- 4%
Niagara University
B- ROI score
- 8.15
- Net price
- $17,248
- Earnings 10y
- $56,196
- Acceptance
- 87.4%
SUNY Oneonta
B- ROI score
- 7.88
- Net price
- $19,158
- Earnings 10y
- $60,386
- Acceptance
- 69.6%
Hofstra University
D- ROI score
- 5.05
- Net price
- $34,176
- Earnings 10y
- $69,039
- Acceptance
- 68.1%
Ithaca College
D- ROI score
- 4.68
- Net price
- $33,926
- Earnings 10y
- $63,548
- Acceptance
- 69%
Yeshiva University
D- ROI score
- 3.57
- Net price
- $49,965
- Earnings 10y
- $71,353
- Acceptance
- 55.6%
How we picked this list
This list starts with New York schools with positive Gerontology program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.80 (3 public, 5 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
CUNY York College in Jamaica, NY tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many New York colleges are in this list?
8 New York colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.