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Liberal Arts in New York

Liberal Arts Schools in New York

13,972 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Liberal Arts is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in New York

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 10,499
Bachelor’s Degree 3,112
Master’s Degree 279
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29

Gender Distribution

In New York, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in New York

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

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, liberal arts grads earn an average of $112,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

1,878 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1,784 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

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

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1,139 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,864 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,321. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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963 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,201.

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795 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,116 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,523.

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690 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,462.

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667 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,072 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,013. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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644 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,217. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.

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560 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,370 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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523 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,007.

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Liberal Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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

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