New York

Graduate Degrees and Programs

If you want to pursue a graduate degree at a top-ranked school in New York City, look no further than NYU. With over 90 master’s and doctoral programs across 11 schools and colleges, prospective students have plenty of options. If you’re interested in studying arts and humanities or business management, communication studies or education and teaching, health sciences or law and public policy—or any combination thereof—NYU offers the perfect program.

NYU offers a wide range of graduate degrees and programs

NYU offers over 90 masters and doctoral degree programs across 11 schools, colleges, and divisions. The Graduate School offers both degree-granting programs and non-degree-granting programs.
  • Degree-granting programs result in a certificate or diploma upon completing the coursework requirements (e.g., MFA in Creative Writing). These require successful completion of all coursework with at least a B average; students may also be required to complete an exit project or thesis.
  • Non-degree-granting programs provide structured experiences designed for professionals who want to improve their knowledge base without earning an academic degree (e.g., Executive MBA).

NYU offers a wide range of graduate degrees and programsNYU offers over 90 masters and doctoral degree programs across 11 schools, colleges, and divisions.

NYU offers over 90 masters and doctoral degree programs across its 11 schools, colleges, and divisions. These include:

  • The Graduate School of Arts & Science (GSAS)
  • The Tisch School of the Arts
  • The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
  • The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

NYU’s Graduate School offers both degree-granting programs and non-degree-granting programs

The NYU Graduate School offers both degree-granting programs and non-degree-granting programs. Degree-granting programs are available at the Master’s, Doctoral and Certificate levels. Non-degree granting programs include certificate programs, professional education programs and workshops.

NYU’s Graduate School administers over 150 non-degree-granting programs in professional education that may be completed in as little as six weeks.

The NYU Graduate School administers over 150 non-degree-granting programs in professional education that may be completed in as little as six weeks. These programs offer students the opportunity to learn specialized skills and knowledge and build their resumes. They can also help individuals prepare for further study at NYU or other institutions, such as medical or law schools.

If you are interested in the following types of studies, look no further than NYU’s Graduate School:

If you’re interested in any of the following types of studies, look no further than NYU’s Graduate School:
  • Education
  • Health & Medicine
  • Business & Finance
To learn more about what NYU offers, check out this list of all its graduate degrees and programs.

Arts & Humanities

NYU offers a wide range of graduate degrees and programs. The school offers more than 90 master’s and doctoral degree programs across its 11 schools, colleges, and divisions. The Graduate School offers both degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs open to all students regardless of their field of study or concentration. If you’re interested in pursuing an advanced degree at NYU–whether it be a master’s or doctorate–it’s essential to know what kind of program best suits your needs before making any decisions

Business & Management

The NYU Stern School of Business is ranked #1 globally, and the Steinhardt School of Education is also ranked #1 globally. The Tisch School of the Arts has been recognized as one of America’s top three art schools by U.S. News & World Report since 1990 (and was recently ranked second).

Communication & Media Studies

The NYU Communication & Media Studies department offers a variety of graduate degrees and programs that can help you pursue a career in the field.

The MA in Communication, Media and Culture is an interdisciplinary degree emphasizing transnational perspectives on communication theory and research. Students study topics such as digital culture, global media industries, media policy and law, political communication (including elections), public relations campaigns, social movements and collective action online; they also have the opportunity to participate in an internship program with one of NYU’s many partner organizations around the world such as Facebook or Google.

The MA Journalism program prepares students for careers as journalists or researchers within newsrooms by providing them with courses like Reporting I & II: News Writing; Managing Newsroom Technology; Media Law; Investigative Journalism Techniques; Ethics In Reporting On Controversial Issues And Covering Controversial Figures/Organizations/Movements To Help You Make Ethical Decisions About What Stories Are Worth Pursuing Your Work As A Journalist Or Researcher (Or Even Just As An Individual With An Interest In Learning More About These Issues).

Education & Teaching

NYU offers many programs in Education and Teaching. The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development offers a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a concentration in Language Arts or Social Studies. Students who choose this program will study how to teach English or social studies at all levels, from elementary school through high school and how to create a curriculum for these subjects.

Health Sciences & Nursing

New York University offers over 70 graduate degrees in the health sciences. The School of Medicine offers more than 100 programs in medicine, dentistry, and nursing; its College of Dentistry provides a wide range of graduate programs.

The NYU School of Nursing offers a range of masters and doctoral degrees, including an online option for its Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

Law, Public Policy & Social Justice Studies

If you’re looking for a law degree at an elite institution, look no further than NYU Law School. This top-ranked school offers more than 50-degree programs, including J.D.s and LLMs, and specialities like international law. The school’s website boasts that it has been the No. 1 ranked public interest law program in the country since 1992–and its clinical programs have won numerous awards as well.

With 11 schools and colleges, there’s something for everyone at NYU

NYU has 11 schools and colleges, so there’s much choice. NYU offers more than 90 master’s and doctoral degree programs and non-degree-granting programs in professional education.

If you want to study at the highest level, you can choose from one of these graduate schools:

  • The School of Arts and Science (SAS) offers art history, creative writing, economics, English literature, history, math/statistics/computer science, musicology, philosophy, psychology, political science, sociology and anthropology degrees.
  • The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development offers degrees in bilingual education; communication disorders sciences & disorders intervention studies (Deaf Studies); educational leadership policy studies with specializations including gifted education leadership or global education leadership (which includes Arabic language proficiency); early childhood education administration & supervision with disciplines including bilingual early childhood education administration & management or inclusive early childhood education administration & maintenance (which includes Spanish language proficiency); educational psychology theory practice research methods cohort program for doctoral students only (no undergraduates admitted); giftedness assessment diagnosis treatment intervention training program for postgraduate students only (no undergraduates admitted); literacy studies research methods cohort program for doctoral students only (no undergraduates admitted); teaching English as an additional language program which leads to certification by TEFL International.