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

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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

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Stony Brook University the best school in New York for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

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 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

The excellent master’s degree programs at New York University 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 large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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 / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

The New School

New York, NY

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

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With a ranking of #6, St John’s University - New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Queens.

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#7

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

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 large city of Staten Island.

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

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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 7 schools only.

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