Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia University in the City of New York
Stony Brook University$74,387$79,801
CUNY Graduate School and University Center$59,752$60,690
New York University$40,856$68,305
National Median$52,955

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$10,560$74,387
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York
$7,410$59,752
New York University
New York
$60,438$40,856

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.