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New York PhD Social Sciences & Psychology Universities

Compare 54 programs at 30 universities in New York — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

30 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
RP Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute logo

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private University · Est. 1824

US #11 QS World #350 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,228/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$102,051
Students
5,714
2
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
3
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
HU Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,176/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,039
Students
6,488
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
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
AU Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York · Private University · Est. 1896

US #419 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,783/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,482
Students
5,276
19
TU Touro University logo

Touro University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1970

US #453 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,627/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,419
Students
4,040
20
NS The New School logo

The New School

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1919

US #590 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$58,741/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,901
Students
6,563
21
YU Yeshiva University logo

Yeshiva University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1886

US #604 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$49,965/yr
Admission rate
56%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,353
Students
2,852
22
AU Alfred University logo

Alfred University

Alfred, New York · Private University · Est. 1836

US #814 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,620/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,897
Students
1,423
23
JT Jewish Theological Seminary of America logo

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1886

US #1656 Admissions open
Net price
$43,195/yr
Admission rate
49%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,751
Students
172
24
SY Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College logo

Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College

Lawrence, New York · Private University · Est. 1967

US #1738 Admissions open
Tuition
USD 11,700/yr
Students
156

What this subject pays

Graduates of Social Sciences & Psychology programmes report a median $34,704 two years after finishing, across 422 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in New York?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study phD Social Sciences & Psychology 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 phD Social Sciences & Psychology 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 phD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in New York

This page lists phD Social Sciences & Psychology 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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