Graduate Liberal Arts General Studies Programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Here is an overview of the graduate program in liberal arts general studies at The Graduate Center. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

The Graduate Center Graduate Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings

#249 in the U.S.

#21 in New York

#49 in the Middle Atlantic Region

College Factual rates The Graduate Center among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, placing at #249 out of 1,544 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools	249 of 1,544
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in New York	21 of 85
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	49 of 186

Graduate Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees at The Graduate Center

Here is each degree level available for liberal arts general studies at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	59
Master’s	38

The Graduate Center Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 38 master’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.

Master’s Rankings

The Graduate Center holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York	4
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	8
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools	30

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 37% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.

The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.

Ethnic diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	21
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	2

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Master’s)

The Graduate Center awarded 38 master’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).

Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York — #4
Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region — #7
Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools — #21

Undergraduate Study in Liberal Arts General Studies at The Graduate Center

Undergraduate study is also available at The Graduate Center. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies	59

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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