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2023 Most Popular Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

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It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

113 Total Awards
$35,054 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Teachers College at Columbia University the most popular school in New York for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Teachers College at Columbia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 113 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Teachers College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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104 Total Awards
$31,516 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 24 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, St John’s University - New York landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Queens, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 104 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

STJ does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
43 Total Awards
$47,541 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Rochester. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

University of Rochester does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 64% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Rochester Report

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
38 Total Awards
$14,388 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 38 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

One thing to take note of is that University at Buffalo does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Russell Sage College

Troy, New York
35 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Russell Sage College is a great place for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Troy, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 35 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Russel Sage does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

New York University

New York, New York
28 Total Awards
$38,206 Average Tuition & Fees

New York University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in New York, New York, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

NYU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
27 Total Awards
$23,846 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 27 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Fordham U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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23 Total Awards
$52,924 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in New York, New York, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 23 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Columbia. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#9

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
20 Total Awards
$28,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Hofstra University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Hofstra is located in Hempstead, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Hofstra does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Hofstra University Report

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
19 Total Awards
$42,954 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Syracuse University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Syracuse, New York, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 19 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Syracuse. In fact, around 31% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York
15 Total Awards
$17,670 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Manhattanville College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Manhattanville is a private not-for-profit institution located in Purchase, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Manhattanville does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
11 Total Awards
$23,044 Average Tuition & Fees

LIU Post did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. LIU Post is located in Brookville, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at LIU Post. In fact, around 35% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
10 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that The Graduate Center does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
9 Total Awards
$13,535 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAlbany does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
8 Total Awards
$35,150 Average Tuition & Fees

Yeshiva University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Yeshiva. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
6 Total Awards
$20,310 Average Tuition & Fees

D’Youville College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Buffalo, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at D’Youville College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
6 Total Awards
$13,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Binghamton University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Binghamton University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 57% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
3 Total Awards
$23,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Molloy College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Molloy is located in Rockville Centre, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Molloy does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
2 Total Awards
$13,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Stony Brook University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SUNY Stony Brook. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Hunter College

New York, New York
1 Total Awards
$11,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Hunter College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in New York, New York, the large public school handed out 1 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Hunter. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Five Towns College

Dix Hills, New York
1 Total Awards
$25,235 Average Tuition & Fees

Five Towns College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Dix Hills, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Five Towns College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
$11,870 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Empire State College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

SUNY Empire does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York
$17,370 Average Tuition & Fees

Le Moyne College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

LeMoyne does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
$30,006 Average Tuition & Fees

Cornell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

Cornell does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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