by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 549 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 595 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 73 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from NYU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,447 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $112,872 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at NYU is $1,184 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Online degrees for the NYU liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NYU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at NYU make a median salary of $40,856. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,522.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a master's degree in liberal arts from NYU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at New York University.
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