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Study at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York, more commonly known as CUNY Graduate School and University Center, was established in 1961. This is the only doctorate-granting institution under the City University of New York System. More than 4,000 students enroll in CUNY Graduate School and University Center every year.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers baccalaureate programs and master degrees in various Course Topics like humanities, social sciences and sciences. Doctoral students can also choose from over 30 different programs offered by this college. In addition, online courses and continuing education programs are also available to its students.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center has more than 20 research centers and institutes under it. These centers are focused on areas of civic, cultural, social and scientific importance.

Profile of CUNY Graduate School and University Center

The main campus of The Graduate Center is in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a public school. The Graduate Center offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The Graduate Center students most commonly major in a field related to music, mathematics, science, fine arts, and liberal arts.

The Graduate Center Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending The Graduate Center come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at The Graduate Center are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 5,468 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at The Graduate Center.

The Graduate Center Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	407	liberal arts and sciences, English literature, political science, anthropology, history, sociology, comparative literature, economics, ...
Science	94	biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biopsychology, geology
Therapy and Counseling	80	clinical psychology, experimental psychology, psychobiology, educational psychology, environmental psychology, social psychology, child psychology, organizational psychology
Engineering	39	electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering
Fine Arts	26	art history and criticism
Religion and Philosophy	24	philosophy
Business and Management	22	labor studies, business
Law	21	legal professions
Education and Teaching	17	urban education, reading teaching
Computer Science and Engineering	15	computer science, computer support
Mathematics	14	mathematics
Music	13	music, music performance, music theory and composition
Security and Law Enforcement	11	criminal justice and administration
Medical Support and Technology	6	audiology and speech pathology
Photography and Commercial Art	4	film studies
Drama and Performing Arts	4	drama
Family and Social Work	4	social work

Contact: The Graduate Center

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
365 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10016-4309
General Phone: (212) 817-7000
http://www.gc.cuny.edu