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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in New York

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

Top New York Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Our analysis found Stony Brook University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Excelsior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York list. 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New York list. 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

The excellent programs at The New School helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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St John’s University - New York landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. 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 Schools in New York ranking. CSI is a large public school located in the 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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