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New York Master's History Universities

Compare 31 programs at 29 universities in New York — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

29 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
UA University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,995/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Students
20,112
2
SU Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,793/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,164
Students
15,477
4
NY New York University logo

New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,050/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,509
Students
28,663
5
UR University of Rochester logo

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,278/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,042
Students
6,331
6
UA University at Albany logo

University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,167/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,979
Students
12,564
7
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1961

US #96 ROI A Admissions open
Tuition
USD 15,185/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,991
Students
3,254
8
CU Cornell University logo

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,690/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$104,043
Students
15,995
9
LI Long Island University logo

Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$33,062/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,950
Students
5,520
10
SB Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York · Public University · Est. 1957

US #159 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,784/yr
Admission rate
49%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,502
Students
18,101
11
FU Fordham University logo

Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$44,338/yr
Admission rate
59%
Earnings (10yr)
$85,569
Students
10,512
12
BU Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,620/yr
Admission rate
39%
Earnings (10yr)
$80,596
Students
14,655
13
SJ St. John's University-New York logo

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,999/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,571
Students
9,477
14
CC CUNY City College logo

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$3,776/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,039
Students
12,505
15
SB SUNY Buffalo State University logo

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,346/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,334
Students
5,097
16
CH CUNY Hunter College logo

CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1870

US #289 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$2,984/yr
Admission rate
54%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,163
Students
16,289
17
PU Pace University logo

Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,892/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,378
Students
7,665
18
CQ CUNY Queens College logo

CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York · Public University · Est. 1937

US #378 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$4,195/yr
Admission rate
64%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,763
Students
12,550
19
SB SUNY Brockport logo

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, New York · Public University · Est. 1835

US #400 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,353/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,496
Students
5,784
20
CB CUNY Brooklyn College logo

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York · Public University · Est. 1930

US #410 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$3,103/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,752
Students
10,543
21
SU State University of New York at Oswego logo

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, New York · Public University · Est. 1861

US #430 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,236/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,566
Students
5,473
22
CS College of Staten Island CUNY logo

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York · Public University · Est. 1976

US #456 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$5,579/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,501
Students
9,657
23
CL CUNY Lehman College logo

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York · Public University · Est. 1967

US #476 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$3,148/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,013
Students
10,696
24
ES Empire State University logo

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, New York · Public University · Est. 1971

US #479 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,676/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$54,080
Students
7,585

What this subject pays

Graduates of History programmes report a median $30,173 two years after finishing, across 608 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $24,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's History universities in New York?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, Columbia University in the City of New York. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's History universities in New York?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's History universities in New York?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in New York?

Filtering by New York keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About master's History universities in New York

This page lists master's History universities in New York held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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