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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 395 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in NY.

A Liberal Arts General Studies major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 323
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 53.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in New York

In this state, there are 6,440 people employed in jobs related to a liberal arts degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a liberal arts grad in the state is $112,000, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. 49% of the teachers are full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 99% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at SUNY Brockport. Graduates earn an average $41,172 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation. 45% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,752 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Lehman College

Bronx
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,614.

#9

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at SUNY Empire. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,995.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

Liberal Arts General Studies 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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