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NYU Stern Doctoral Program

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Pre-Doctoral The Stern Pre-Doctoral program seeks to promote a diverse, scholarly environment and encourage promising individuals from under-represented or non-typical backgrounds (personal, academic, or employment) to enter the academic profession.

NYU Stern's doctoral students thrive in an atmosphere of intellectual rigor and creative collaboration. We cultivate colleagues. Most graduates go on to become top rate scholars who advance state of the art research in their fields.

Stern invites outstanding doctoral students from distinguished universities abroad to engage in research and scholarly interaction at Stern for one or two semesters.

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Social science research network rates nyu stern #1 among the top 1,000 us business schools for new downloads of research within the past 12 months., nyu stern is ranked #2 in the world for its research productivity., nyu stern is ranked 11th in the world for placing ph.d. students in top business schools..

Graduate Schools in the New York City Area

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Columbia University

• New York, NY ·
• Graduate School
• · Rating 4.56 out of 5   166 reviews

Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 166 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is renowned for its diverse academic programs and innovative research in education, psychology, health, and leadership. The combination of supportive... Read 166 reviews.

New York University

• · Rating 4.63 out of 5   257 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 257 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My time in the NYU Sports Business program has been transformative. The curriculum dives into various aspects of the sports industry, from management and marketing to the intersection of sports,... Read 257 reviews.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Davis & Henley College of Nursing - Sacred Heart University

• Sacred Heart University ·
• Graduate School ·
• FAIRFIELD, CT

Drew University

• MADISON, NJ
• · Rating 4.27 out of 5   26

Pratt Institute School of Continuing and Professional

• Pratt Institute ·
• BROOKLYN, NY

Stevens Institute of Technology

• Hoboken, NJ ·
• · Rating 4.23 out of 5   31 reviews

Graduate School, HOBOKEN, NJ. 31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says If you are looking to pursue an MBA, regardless of your prior educational background, the Stevens MBA or OMBA is the one for you! They prioritize teaching skills and shaping their courses around... Read 31 reviews.

Yeshiva University

• · Rating 4.59 out of 5   34 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 34 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Overall my academic experience is amazing. I enjoy reading and learning about different cases because it is so unique. I value learning how to approach and provide services and plans for clients. I... Read 34 reviews.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick

• New Brunswick, NJ ·
• · Rating 4.39 out of 5   151 reviews

Graduate School, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. 151 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Pursuing a Master's in Administration has been transformative. The program's rigorous coursework, covering leadership, strategic planning, and organizational behavior, equipped me with essential... Read 151 reviews.

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CUNY Baruch College

• · Rating 4.25 out of 5   79 reviews

Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My academic program experience so far has been great. I appreciate that the size of the class is so small and that the professors push us to come in because we have the opportunity to speak with each... Read 79 reviews.

Fairfield University

• Fairfield, CT ·
• · Rating 4.55 out of 5   20 reviews

Graduate School, FAIRFIELD, CT. 20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My experience as a first time student at Fairfield University begins this Fall of 2024. Since my acceptance into their Master of Social Work program, I had the opportunity to meet the professional... Read 20 reviews.

Rutgers University - Newark

• Newark, NJ ·
• · Rating 4.52 out of 5   52 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, NEWARK, NJ. 52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says I have encountered stellar professors and learning during my graduate school experience. I was encourage to apply and attend by administration despite having a 15 year break in my education. This is... Read 52 reviews.

Fordham University

• Bronx, NY ·
• · Rating 4.39 out of 5   71 reviews

Graduate School, BRONX, NY. 71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says So far, so good! The admissions team, administration, and staff have been wonderful. I initially had some reservations about the personal interaction between the students and professors; however,... Read 71 reviews.

The New School

• · Rating 4.47 out of 5   40 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My time at The New School Parsons was transformative, both creatively and personally. I had the opportunity to immerse myself in a vibrant and diverse environment that fostered critical thinking,... Read 40 reviews.

United States Merchant Marine Academy

• Kings Point, NY ·
• · Rating 2.5 out of 5   2 reviews

Graduate School, KINGS POINT, NY. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars. Read 2 reviews.

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Stony Brook University

• Stony Brook, NY ·
• · Rating 4.41 out of 5   61 reviews

Graduate School, STONY BROOK, NY. 61 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars. Featured Review: Alum says I benefitted greatly from attending Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at Stony Brook. The faculty members are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always going above and... Read 61 reviews.

Seton Hall University

• South Orange, NJ ·
• · Rating 4.07 out of 5   83 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ. 83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says It has, on the one hand, been immensely enlightening. Through supervised clinical assignments, I have gained practical experience and knowledge of counseling theory, strategies, and practices. In... Read 83 reviews.

New Jersey Institute of Technology

• · Rating 4.59 out of 5   27 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, NEWARK, NJ. 27 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says As a first-semester student pursuing a master's degree in computer science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Its helping me into core computer science concepts such as algorithms, data... Read 27 reviews.

Fashion Institute of Technology

• · Rating 4.22 out of 5   9 reviews

Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Starting as an undergrad in menswear at FIT, my journey through technical design has uniquely equipped me for a Master's in Fashion Design. Each step refined my expertise from creating tech packs and... Read 9 reviews.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

• · Rating 4.7 out of 5   97 reviews

Graduate School, NEW YORK, NY. 97 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says I truly value how my classmates and the school administration create an environment that feels like family. There’s no sense of competition here, and you can always reach out for help if you need it.... Read 97 reviews.

Manhattan University

• Riverdale, NY ·
• · Rating 4.8 out of 5   10 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, RIVERDALE, NY. 10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The Mechanical Engineering program at Manhattan College is great in that it allows you to take classes in topics you are strictly interested without having to worry about remedial classes like in... Read 10 reviews.

Adelphi University

• Garden City, NY ·
• · Rating 4.27 out of 5   59 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, GARDEN CITY, NY. 59 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The part-time Master's Nutrition program is great for working individuals. The workload is very manageable. I would prefer more focus on learning how to create nutrition plans for individuals, as I... Read 59 reviews.

• Madison, NJ ·
• · Rating 4.27 out of 5   26 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, MADISON, NJ. 26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars. Featured Review: Doctoral Student says I am transferring doctoral research to Drew University, which began in my Master's Degree program at the University of Denver. The faculty at Drew University saw my work as innovative and relevant to... Read 26 reviews.

Hofstra University

• Hempstead, NY ·
• · Rating 4.33 out of 5   75 reviews

Graduate School, HEMPSTEAD, NY. 75 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Great program. Teachers and students are very helpful. They take the time to go over any questions. You may have love that they give you orientation on how to begin your online classes. They also... Read 75 reviews.

Sarah Lawrence College

• Bronxville, NY ·
• · Rating 4.33 out of 5   24 reviews

Graduate School, BRONXVILLE, NY. 24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars. Featured Review: Alum says Sarah Lawrence College allowed me to flourish as a student. It helped me to travel and improve my writing as well as my way of articulating myself Read 24 reviews.

CUNY Brooklyn College

• Brooklyn, NY ·
• · Rating 4.36 out of 5   69 reviews

Graduate School, BROOKLYN, NY. 69 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says In the bilingual education graduate program, the repetitive nature of the coursework became apparent. Key concepts, particularly translanguaging, were frequently revisited across various classes.... Read 69 reviews.

CUNY Queens College

• Queens, NY ·
• · Rating 4.5 out of 5   60 reviews

Blue checkmark. Graduate School, QUEENS, NY. 60 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The professors at the program are very supportive and understanding! They are also very knowledgeable in the field and are very patient with students. Other students are very supportive as well, and... Read 60 reviews.

SUNY Maritime College

• Throggs Neck, NY ·
• · Rating 5 out of 5   5 reviews

Graduate School, THROGGS NECK, NY. 5 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Other says The teachers are some of the most knowledgeable in the country when considering in-field and practical knowledge. Almost all professors have real world experience in the field which truly contributes... Read 5 reviews.

Pratt Institute

• · Rating 4.62 out of 5   26

Farrington College of Education & Human Development

• · Rating 4.5 out of 5   2

Pratt Institute School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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