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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree School for You

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 19,150 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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 / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Our analysis found Excelsior College to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

The King's College

New York, NY

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The King’s College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in New York. TKC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#3

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Union College New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in New York. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 22 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#5

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Maria College of Albany ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Maria College of Albany is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. The Colleges is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Geneva.

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St. Joseph’s College - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, SJC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The City College of New York ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. CCNY is a large public school located in the city of New York.

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#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

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