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Great Graduate Schools and Programs in the Northeast

Find top graduate schools and programs in the Northeast. Discover flexible master's degrees, funding options, and career-boosting campus resources.

If you’ve made the momentous decision to go to grad school, congratulations! Earning an advanced degree to boost your career advantages is a fantastic choice for your future. But now that you’ve decided to pursue it, you have to do the actual work of finding the right program for you. That’s where CollegeXpress comes in! We’ve curated lists of colleges and universities across the country that offer great graduate schools and programs broken down by region, and here you’ll find options in the Northeastern US. The best part about this list is by using the green “Connect me” buttons, you can connect directly to any of the programs you’re interested in, then the school will reach out to you with more information. Take the next step to your future now! 

Caldwell University

Caldwell UniversityCaldwell University is a coeducational church-affiliated liberal arts university in Caldwell, New Jersey—only 20 miles from New York City. With 600 graduate students, the University offers 30 graduate degrees and certificates, including nationally accredited programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Business, Counseling, and Education. Caldwell graduate students benefit from flexible degree plans, small class sizes, individual attention from a committed faculty and University staff, and more.

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The City University of New York

The City University of New YorkThe City University of New York school system is comprised of 15 graduate campuses across the five boroughs of New York City. With 30,000 graduate students across colleges, the CUNY system collectively offers 500 master’s, 50 doctoral, and 150 advanced certificate programs through Baruch College; Brooklyn College; the City College of New York; the College of Staten Island; the Graduate Center; the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism; the School for Labor and Urban Studies; the School of Law; the School of Professional Studies; the Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy; Hunter College; John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Lehman College; Queens College; and York College. CUNY graduate students benefit from a wide array of available scholarships, online and hybrid program options, access to internships and other hands-on learning opportunities across New York City, and more.

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Geneva College

Geneva CollegeGeneva College is a church-affiliated liberal arts college in a residential area of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania—45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. With 140 grad students, the College offers six in-demand graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration, MA in Counseling, MS in Cybersecurity, MA in Higher Education, MA in Leadership Studies, and MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. Geneva grad students benefit from accelerated program options, engaged faculty and peers, and more.

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New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

New York University, Tandon School of EngineeringNew York University is one of the largest private universities in the United States with campuses in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn, New York. With around 3,500 graduate students, the School of Engineering offers 26 master’s and doctoral programs, with 17 other schools and colleges comprising the University. Tandon grad students benefit from state-of-the-art, hands-on learning environments; flexible programs with interdepartmental courses; access to organizations in the Brooklyn Tech Triangle; and more.

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology logoRochester Institute of Technology is a private coeducational technical institution in Rochester, New York—75 miles from Buffalo and 97 miles from Syracuse. RIT offers over 80 graduate programs across diverse fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Health Sciences, Art & Design, and Sustainability. RIT’s strong industry connections mean students also have opportunities to collaborate with top companies through internships, co-ops, and sponsored research to build a professional network and gain firsthand industry experience.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University logoSacred Heart University is a private coeducational institution on a 350-acre campus in Fairfield, Connecticut. Nearly 4,000 graduate students are enrolled in programs across Business & Technology; Computer Science & Engineering; Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Education; Health Professions; and Nursing. Most grad programs offer flexible scheduling, including online and hybrid courses, evening and weekend courses, eight-week modules, intensive sessions, and summer school. 

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University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

University at Buffalo Graduate School of EducationUniversity at Buffalo Graduate School of Education is an advanced degree school within a comprehensive public university in Buffalo, New York. The GSE supports more than 1,700 graduate students across its 70 high-quality master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. The School provides what others promise: top-rated programs, hands-on experiences, a beautiful campus, manageable costs, a tight-knit community of peers, and plentiful funding opportunities.

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Looking for grad schools in another region of the US? Check out these Great Graduate Schools and Programs in the Midwest and West. Or if you’d rather focus on remote learning, check out these Great Graduate Schools With Fully Online Programs.

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