by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how New York University stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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New York University is the best school in the country for liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, New York University conferred 656 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New York University earn a median of $56,091 a year. This is lower than $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at New York University, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $21,787 in student loans. This is lower than $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at New York University are White. About 17% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 256 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 62 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at New York University.
The liberal arts general studies program at New York University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 691 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 71 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 |
New York University awarded 691 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
New York University conferred 71 degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (32%).
New York University granted 7 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men.