by our College Data Analytics TeamPhilosophy draws students to programs nationwide. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most philosophy students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in philosophy at each of the 60 schools in New York that offer the program.
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Below are the schools that graduate the most philosophy students in New York.
The most popular school in the country for philosophy students is Columbia University In The City Of New York. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 66 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Read the full philosophy report for Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York University is one of the most popular philosophy schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit university. New York University graduated around 61 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Get the full philosophy details for New York University
A rank of #3 makes The New School one of the most popular schools for philosophy. The New School is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. This school awarded about 46 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at The New School
Fordham University came in at #4 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Fordham University graduated around 40 philosophy students in the most recent data year. See more about philosophy at Fordham University
Cornell University ranks #5 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. This school awarded about 33 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Cornell University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #6 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduated around 29 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Read the full philosophy report for Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Colgate University placed #7 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hamilton. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 22 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. See more about philosophy at Colgate University
Suny At Albany placed #8 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 19 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Read the full philosophy report for Suny At Albany
University Of Rochester placed #9 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 19 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. See more about philosophy at University Of Rochester
Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #10 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a public institution. This school awarded about 17 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Cuny Brooklyn College
University At Buffalo placed #11 for philosophy by yearly graduations. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduated around 16 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Get the full philosophy details for University At Buffalo
Hamilton College placed #12 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 15 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Hamilton College
Syracuse University placed #13 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 15 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Syracuse University
Cuny Hunter College landed the #14 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. This school awarded about 14 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Cuny Hunter College
Suny At Binghamton landed the #15 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public university. This school awarded about 14 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Suny At Binghamton
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College placed #16 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 13 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. See more about philosophy at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
Skidmore College comes in at #17 for philosophy this year. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 13 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Get the full philosophy details for Skidmore College
Cuny City College placed #18 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Cuny City College is a public school located in the city of New York. Cuny City College graduated around 12 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Read the full philosophy report for Cuny City College
Cuny College Of Staten Island ranked #19 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a public university. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduated around 11 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Get the full philosophy details for Cuny College Of Staten Island
Cuny Lehman College landed the #20 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a public university. Cuny Lehman College graduated around 11 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Get the full philosophy details for Cuny Lehman College
Stony Brook University ranked #21 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public university. Stony Brook University graduated around 11 philosophy students in the most recent data year. See more about philosophy at Stony Brook University
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice comes in at #22 for philosophy this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 10 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Get the full philosophy details for Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
United States Military Academy placed #23 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the town of West Point, United States Military Academy is a public institution. United States Military Academy graduated around 9 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Read the full philosophy report for United States Military Academy
Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #24 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 8 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Read the full philosophy report for Cuny Laguardia Community College
Hobart William Smith Colleges landed the #25 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Geneva. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 8 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Get the full philosophy details for Hobart William Smith Colleges
Not far behind, these schools also graduate many philosophy students:
These schools also graduate students in philosophy every year and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Philosophy Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Cuny York College | Jamaica, NY | 1 |
| #52 | Iona College | New Rochelle, NY | 1 |
| #53 | Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | 1 |
| #54 | Manhattanville College | Purchase, NY | 1 |
| #55 | Nazareth College | Rochester, NY | 1 |
| #56 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | 1 |
| #57 | Saint Josephs College New York | Brooklyn, NY | 1 |
| #58 | St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | 1 |
| #59 | Suny At Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | 1 |
| #60 | Suny College At Oneonta | Oneonta, NY | 1 |
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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