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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York

395 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in New York

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 & Humanities Grads in New York

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

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 / sciences and humanities 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

In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $51,975. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,119. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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

In their early career, SUNY Brockport grads earn an average salary of $41,172. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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

In their early career, STJ grads earn an average salary of $48,321. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,210.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,752 a year.

#8

Lehman College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,658 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. A typical student attending Lehman will pay a 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 is 4.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, SUNY Empire grads earn an average salary of $42,646. 90% of students get financical aid.

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

86% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in NY

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Professors 17% $88,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Visual & Performing Arts 3,135
English Language & Literature 829
Theology & Religious Vocations 672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 611
Philosophy & Religious Studies 324

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