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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

With 395 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #24 most popular major in New York.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

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 large 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

Out of the 7 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior College landed the # 2 spot on the 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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#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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Out of the 7 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the # 4 spot on the 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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#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 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 large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.

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#7

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

College of Staten Island CUNY 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 #7 on the list. CSI is a fairly 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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 69
Maryland 98
New Jersey 12
District of Columbia 21
Delaware 1

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 2,680

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

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