2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. 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 / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in New York
The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top New York Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found Stony Brook University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Excelsior College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The New School landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. STJ is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.
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College of Staten Island CUNY came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. CSI is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island.
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Request InformationBest Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges 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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
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