Notable programs
Stern School of Business
Ranked 5th nationally for undergraduate business by US News 2025 with specializations in finance, accounting, and data analytics; 98 percent employment within three months at median USD 85,000 starting salary
Tisch School of the Arts
Top-ranked globally for film production and dramatic writing; alumni include Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Ang Lee, Lady Gaga, and over 30 Academy Award winners across acting, directing, and writing
Courant Institute Math/Computer Science
Ranked top 5 globally in applied mathematics and top 20 in computer science, known for computational finance, machine learning, and scientific computing research
Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Ranked 8th nationally in public affairs by US News 2025, specializing in urban policy, nonprofit management, and health policy with strong NYC government placement
Steinhardt Education
Ranked 7th nationally in education by US News 2025, offering innovative programs in educational technology, media studies, applied psychology, and music therapy
NYU Law School
Ranked 7th nationally as a T14 law school, dominant in tax law (ranked 1st for 20 consecutive years), international law, and corporate law with Big Law placement exceeding 80 percent
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