Liberal Arts programs in New York produce graduates with median earnings of $43,142, ranging from $27,165 to $60,423 across 20 institutions. This significant variation in program outcomes—nearly $33,000 between the highest and lowest performing programs—demonstrates how institutional choice directly impacts career earnings potential for Liberal Arts graduates.
Leading the list is Cuny Bernard M Baruch College, achieving the highest program earnings at $60,423. The top tier includes New York University at $54,415 and St. Francis College at $52,107, with these programs delivering career outcomes that exceed the national Liberal Arts average by $5,760. Public universities represent 45% of ranked programs, while private colleges comprise 55% of the top performers.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Molloy UniversityPrivate | Rockville Centre, NY | $71,097 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,548 | 81.7% | 69.9% |
| #2 | New York, NY | $68,471 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $607 | 47.5% | 72.1% | |
| #3 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $66,502 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,977 | 9.2% | 87.6% |
| #4 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $65,637 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,473 | 75.9% | 60.0% |
| #5 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | Brooklyn, NY | $64,725 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,700 | — | 54.6% |
| #6 | Rochester, NY | $63,845 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,680 | 66.9% | 69.9% | |
| #7 | The New SchoolPrivate | New York, NY | $62,976 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $50,140 | 63.5% | 69.4% |
| #8 | Brooklyn, NY | $61,987 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,368 | 86.1% | 19.8% | |
| #9 | Excelsior UniversityPrivate | Albany, NY | $61,685 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | — | — | — |
| #10 | Cuny City CollegePublic | New York, NY | $58,063 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,251 | 60.0% | 56.8% |
| #11 | Queens, NY | $52,601 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $27,787 | 83.4% | 66.1% | |
| #12 | Brooklyn, NY | $52,543 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,876 | 72.0% | 68.8% | |
| #13 | Plattsburgh, NY | $52,108 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,400 | 78.4% | 58.5% | |
| #14 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | Old Westbury, NY | $51,363 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,645 | 83.6% | 44.6% |
| #15 | Staten Island, NY | $49,129 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $3,903 | 92.3% | 33.9% | |
| #16 | Sarah Lawrence CollegePrivate | Bronxville, NY | $48,225 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $29,876 | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| #17 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | Purchase, NY | $47,922 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,835 | 74.1% | 62.8% |
| #18 | Buffalo, NY | $46,705 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,405 | 73.0% | 33.3% | |
| #19 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $46,408 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,974 | 85.8% | 45.7% |
| #20 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | Ithaca, NY | $46,072 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,776 | 8.8% | 95.4% |
