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General Studies in New York

General Studies Schools in New York

3,629 students earned General Studies degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Studies is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in New York

General Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,382
Bachelor’s Degree 220
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In New York, a general studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general studies majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in New York

6,440 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general studies.

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a general studies grad in the state is $112,000, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer general studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,405 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,680. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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410 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid. 46% of the teachers are full time.

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344 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,684. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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228 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,018 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,973.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid.

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181 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,704 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,369. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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SUNY Broome

Binghamton
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,027. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,254.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,735 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,861. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,260.

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General Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Professors 17% $88,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Liberal Arts 10,128
Humanities 3,544
Individualized Studies 959

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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