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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, liberal arts general studies students earned 19,150 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in New York to see which master'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.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the liberal arts master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New York Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts General Studies

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Our analysis found Stony Brook University to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at Excelsior College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools in New York. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

The New School

New York, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The New School is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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St John’s University - New York came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. STJ is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.

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#7

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

With a ranking of #7, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. CSI is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Staten Island.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,589
Maryland 9,515
New Jersey 9,619
District of Columbia 145
Delaware 649

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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).

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