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2023 Best General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

6 Colleges
$35,282 Avg Salary
$26,172 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 604 degrees and certificates were awarded to general education students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #102 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top New York Schools for a Bachelor's in General Education

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full General Education at Syracuse University Report

#2

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full General Education at New York University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St. Thomas Aquinas College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. STAC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sparkill.

Read full report on General Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College

#4

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Niagara University is a great place for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Niagara University, Niagara is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full General Education at Niagara University Report

#5

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, NY

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at SUNY Empire State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in New York. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, education majors at SUNY Empire accumulate an average of around $26,772 in student debt.

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#6

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY

With a ranking of #6, Keuka College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Keuka Park, Keuka College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on General Education at Keuka College

Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,014
Maryland 1,286
New Jersey 702
District of Columbia 79
Delaware 134

General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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