Best History Graduate Programs in New York

History master’s graduates in New York earn a weighted average salary of $41,872 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our history graduate rankings cover 3 of the 18 programs available in New York, accounting for 30% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in New York | #25 in History nationally

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, New York

Economic score 0.87

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $33,993

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $24,084

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in New York | #33 in History nationally

New York University

New York, New York

Economic score 1.10

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $57,142

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $83,353

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in New York | #45 in History nationally

Columbia University

New York, New York

Economic score 4.12

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $25,194

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 2.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $60,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,937

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in history in New York?

Years

1.2 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in history is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.2 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in history earn in New York?

Salary

$41,872

The median master's degree in history graduate earns $41,872 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in history cost in New York?

Net cost

$25,567

The average annual cost of a master's degree in history is $25,567. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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