2026 Best Value Science, Technology & Society Schools in New York
[Science, Technology & Society](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/science-technology-and-society/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for science, technology & society students.
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2026 Best Value Science, Technology & Society Schools in New York
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the science, technology & society degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Science, Technology & Society Schools
Leading the list is Farmingdale State College, our #1 best value for science, technology & society in New York. Farmingdale State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Typical student debt for science, technology & society graduates is $18,006. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from Farmingdale State College generally make around $31,638. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
A rank of #2 makes Le Moyne College one of the best values for science, technology & society. Le Moyne College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Syracuse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,330. Students borrow a median of $25,739 to complete the science, technology & society program here. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from Le Moyne College generally make around $57,229. Set against $25,739 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Vassar College one of the best values for science, technology & society. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,030. Typical student debt for science, technology & society graduates is $18,593. Science, Technology & Society graduates of Vassar College earn a median of $27,215 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,593 median debt. The acceptance rate is 19%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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