by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,957 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
New York University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New York University
Excelsior University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Excelsior University
It's hard to beat The King's College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of New York, TKC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The King’s College
Rochester Institute of Technology is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rochester Institute of Technology
Sarah Lawrence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bronxville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Sarah Lawrence College
New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The New School
Union College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Schenectady.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Union College New York
Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The Graduate Center, CUNY
The Colleges is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Geneva.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Purchase College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Purchase.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Purchase College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,002 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 1,544 |
| Maryland | 33 | 412 |
| Delaware | 30 | 129 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 3,957 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 14,528 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,126 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,375 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,746 |
| History | 2,183 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,452 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 952 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 885 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 442 |
