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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for humanities majors, NYU came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in humanities. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in humanities from NYU. This makes it the #3 most popular school for humanities master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the humanities majors at New York University.
Of the 16 humanities students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NYU, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Humanities from NYU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 632 |
| Individualized Studies | 6 |
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