These New York Colleges Were Named Some Of The Worst

Kids all across New York State have headed back to campus and as a parent, you want to make sure your kids are getting the most "bang" for their buck when it comes to their education.

So this is a list that you don't want your kid's college to land on.

The website, Avocadoposts.com, put out a list of the worst colleges and Universities in the country and three schools in New York made the list.

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The schools were ranked as some of the worst in the county due to high tuition costs, low graduation rates, and poor return on investment.

Here are the three New York colleges that made the list:

Hartwick College

Located in Oneonta, New York, Hartwick was put on the list for a low graduation rate, which was at %58 along with the high cost of school. The average student plats around their starting salary of $48,000.

Skidmore College

Skidmore was founded in Saratoga Springs, New York, and is known for it arts and liberal arts program. The school boosts an 89% graduation rate, but the biggest issue is that most students pay more per year than they will make when they graduate. At $50,000 per year, Skidmore lands on the list for a low return on investment.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or RPI is located in Troy, New York. They landed on the list for their high tuition costs and poor graduation rates. Just 57% of students enrolled walk away with a degree. Students also complained about less-than-optimal campus facilities.

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