by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of social sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,442 master's degrees in social sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The social sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for social sciences students working on their master's degree.
The social sciences 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 Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New York.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Cornell University if you want to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Cornell University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in social sciences has to take a look at Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York
New York University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in social sciences. 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 master’s in social sciences from New York University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social sciences needs to check out Syracuse University. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Syracuse University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Fordham University
Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Binghamton University
Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Rochester
Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Stony Brook University
Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University at Buffalo
Located in the midsize city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University at Albany
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 576 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 239 |
| Maryland | 32 | 1,133 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 1,512 |
| Delaware | 24 | 73 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 668 |
| International Relations & National Security | 662 |
| General Social Sciences | 268 |
| Political Science & Government | 255 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| Anthropology | 151 |
| Urban Studies | 108 |
| Other Social Sciences | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,887 |
| English Language & Literature | 767 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 364 |
| History | 329 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 309 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 279 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 257 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 249 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 101 |
