by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Syracuse University Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Syracuse University landed the #123 spot.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 10% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.As a result, Syracuse is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.Syracuse also ranked #7 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Syracuse took the #123 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York, Syracuse came in at #7.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Syracuse came in at #123. In addition, Syracuse took the #7 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New York.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Syracuse came in at #123. In addition, Syracuse took the #7 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
Syracuse University was the school of choice for 6,632 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Syracuse is made up of 55.8% women and 44.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 24.3% of the graduate students who attend Syracuse are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Syracuse. Around 29.6% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,220 | $62,220 |
| Fees | $2,657 | $2,657 |
The typical graduate student at Syracuse who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,159.
After earning their master’s degree from Syracuse, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $86,733.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from Syracuse is $97,544.
The graduate programs at Syracuse lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Information Science | $135,693 |
| Business Administration & Management | $123,542 |
| Computer Engineering | $116,528 |
| Public Administration | $109,591 |
| Accounting | $109,108 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $105,701 |
| Computer Information Systems | $102,205 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $100,873 |
| Law | $97,544 |
| International Relations & Security | $97,274 |
Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York.The city atmosphere of Syracuse makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Syracuse University.
Contact details for Syracuse are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 |
| Phone: | 315-443-1870 |
| Website: | www.syracuse.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/syracuseuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SyracuseU |
About 39.7% of the graduate students at Syracuse University took at least one online class.Approximately 28.7% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
Listed here are the programs in which Syracuse University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 12 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 1 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 6 | — |
| Dispute Resolution | 33 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 16 | — |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 5 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 | — |
| Information Science | 2 | — |
| Information Technology | 20 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| International Relations & Security | 14 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 29 | — |
| Other Computer Sciences | 89 | — |
| Other Education | 11 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | — |
| Other Legal Professions | 12 | — |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 23 | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — |
| Public Policy | 8 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 9 | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — |
| Student Counseling | 16 | — |
| Sustainability Science | 4 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 7 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Syracuse University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 1 | — |
| Law | 200 | $97,544 |
Listed here are the programs in which Syracuse University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 1 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Religious Studies | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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