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2023 Most Popular General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

15 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 Most Popular General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the education bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Our analysis found Niagara University to be the most popular school for general education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the suburb of Niagara University, Niagara is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 88% of the education majors at the school.

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#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at SUNY Empire State College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general education schools in New York. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.

Of the 95 students majoring in education at SUNY Empire, 9% are male and 91% are female.

The average amount in student loans that education majors at SUNY Empire take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,772.

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#3

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colgate University is a great place for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in education at Colgate, 30% are male and 70% are female.

Full General Education at Colgate University Report

#4

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 21% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St. Thomas Aquinas College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. STAC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Sparkill.

Women make up 89% of the education majors at the school.

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

#4

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vassar College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 16% are male.

Read full report on General Education at Vassar College

Hobart and William Smith Colleges ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. The Colleges is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Geneva.

About 88% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 12% are male.

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#8

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in education at Syracuse, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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#9

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY

Keuka College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general education programs. Located in the town of Keuka Park, Keuka College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in education at Keuka College, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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#10

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general education programs. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 15 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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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