Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Medgar Evers College – CUNY prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Medgar Evers College – CUNY (Medgar)

250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY

In 1969, Medgar Evers College was established as the senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY). It was named after Medgar Wiley Evers, a civil rights activist known as the man of the Mississippi. His legacy is reflected in the multicultural and diverse population of this college interacting harmoniously in a community that values equality and respect for every individual.

Located at 1650 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225, MEC is committed to meeting the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community as it empowers the students to achieve life-long success and positively contribute to the community. 

MEC boasts for its world class resources and highly qualified professors that allow it constantly respond to the changing global and economic needs. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education while its academic programs are registered by the New York State Department of Education. 

This college offers Certificates, Bachelor's and Associate degree programs in nearly 100 major areas of study under the School of Business, Liberal Arts & Education, and Science, Health & Technology. Evening and weekend classes are available for selected courses in liberal arts, education, social sciences, math, sciences, and business. MEC not only focuses on providing a degree, it also supports students in finding jobs upon completion of a course through a networking framework. 

Through the School of Professional and Community Development (SPCD), MEC also provides opportunities for the community residents to enhance their skills and prepare for higher education. This program has four divisions: Academy for Youth, Academy for Career Pathways, Adult and Continuing Education and Research and Advocacy Centers.

Prospective Student’s Guide http://www.mec.cuny.edu/prospective.asp

Degree Programs http://www.mec.cuny.edu/oaa/degree_programs.asp

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medgar has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Annual Salary: $64030
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $79840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).