Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

What Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development does

NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development is a private, constituent academic school within New York University, headquartered in New York City and serving approximately 6,343 students across 195+ undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. The school operates across departments including Applied Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Music and Performing Arts Professions, Media, Culture, and Communication, and Art and Art Professions. It is ranked #6 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools of Education. The institution functions as a degree-granting educational unit within NYU's broader nonprofit university structure, operating under NYU governance and central administration rather than as an independent corporate entity. There is no separate IPO, valuation, or investor ownership; revenue flows from tuition, sponsored research grants, and philanthropic giving.

The school's revenue model is structurally tuition-driven. Graduate tuition is assessed at $2,363 per credit plus a $584 first-credit registration/service fee and $81 per additional credit (2026-2027 figures), with flat-rate tuition applying to Entry-Level OTD ($25,550/semester, total program cost $188,976-$204,400) and DPT programs. PhD students are funded via the Steinhardt Fellowship, which provides a $34,883 annual stipend plus tuition remission and health insurance in exchange for research/teaching work — economically a cost center, not a revenue stream, but central to competitive recruitment. Secondary revenue streams include research grants from NIH, ADA, SAMHSA, and foundations (e.g., $5.2M nutrition grant, $12M NYC Public Schools teacher residency grant), and alumni donations.

Distribution runs through NYU's centralized undergraduate and graduate admissions offices, supplemented by program-specific CAS systems (OTCAS, PTCAS, CSDCAS) for professional programs and an expanding online channel (Counseling@NYU, Speech@NYU, OT@NYU, Teacher Residency, EdD in Leadership and Innovation). The school markets across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and runs community-led outreach via partnerships with NYC Public Schools, healthcare organizations, and cultural institutions including Lincoln Center and the Guggenheim. Research sub-products in neuroarts, trauma-informed care, and nutrition science are emerging program lines underwritten by external grants and foundation funding (Renée Fleming Neuroarts Award, SAMHSA, Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize).

Name

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Legal name

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Website

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NYU Steinhardt is a private graduate and undergraduate school within New York University, serving 6,343 students across 195+ programs in education, psychology, health, arts, and communication, with revenue from tuition, research grants, and donations.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Development for Educators (Dyslexia/LD Training) (EDAKAJAK), Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Graduate degree programs
• Teacher education
• Occupational therapy education
• Research university

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition charges per credit hour for graduate programs, with flat-rate tuition for professional doctoral programs (OTD, DPT). Tuition for 2026-2027 is $2,363 per credit plus registration fees.
2. Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition revenue from undergraduate students through NYU's central undergraduate admissions office.
3. Fellowships and Grants: Steinhardt Fellowship packages providing annual stipends ($34,883 for 2025-2026) plus tuition remission and health insurance to full-time PhD students in exchange for research/teaching work.
4. Research Grants and Sponsored Programs: External funding from NIH, ADA, SAMHSA, foundations, and government agencies supporting faculty research across health, education, and human development domains.
5. Alumni Donations and Giving: Philanthropic contributions from alumni, donors, and foundations supporting scholarships, programs, and institutional priorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NYU Steinhardt delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education degree programs across culture, education, and human development disciplines through departments including Applied Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Music and Performing Arts Professions, and Media, Culture, and Communication. The school offers on-campus, online, and hybrid program formats spanning more than 195 distinct programs, and conducts faculty research in neuroarts, trauma-informed care, and health/nutrition science with external grant funding from NIH, ADA, SAMHSA, and foundation partners.

Product overview

NYU Steinhardt is an educational institution offering more than 195 degree and program offerings across three core areas: Culture, Education, and Human Development. The school provides undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and continuing education programs through departments including Applied Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Music and Performing Arts Professions, Media Culture and Communication, and Art and Art Professions. Programs are available in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats. The institution also conducts research in specialized areas including neuroarts, trauma-informed care, and health/nutrition science.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NYU Steinhardt Degree Programs More than 195 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across departments including Applied Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Music and Performing Arts Professions, and Media, Culture, and Communication. Available on-campus and online.
• Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (MA) Master of Arts degree program preparing aspiring mental health counselors to treat mental illness and help clients reach their potential. Available in both on-campus and online formats (Counseling@NYU), with a dual-degree option including the LGBTQ+ Health, Education, and Social Services advanced certificate.
• Occupational Therapy Programs Comprehensive occupational therapy education including Entry-Level OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy), Post-Professional MA and OTD, PhD in Occupational Therapy, and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (interdisciplinary program across physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, and related disciplines). Available through on-campus and online (OT@NYU) formats.
• Online Graduate Programs Online degree offerings including MAT in Secondary Education, Inclusive Childhood Education (Teacher Residency), MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (Counseling@NYU), MS in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (Speech@NYU), OT@NYU, and EdD in Leadership and Innovation. Applications are submitted via the Steinhardt portal.
• Teaching and Learning Programs Comprehensive teacher education programs including Bilingual Education, Childhood Education, Computer Science Education, Early Childhood Education, English Education, Environmental Conservation Education, Literacy Education, Math Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education, and TESOL.
• Nutrition and Food Studies Programs Department programs in Food Studies and Health and Wellbeing Studies, with hands-on labs including the Food Lab and Urban Farm Lab. Includes a Culinary Medicine joint course between NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Steinhardt.

Quantifiable outcome

• DeWitt Clinton High School graduation rate: 46% to 97% under Steinhardt alum principal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hamilton-Madison HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Community organization focused on Asian American mental health, co-hosting trauma-informed care workshop with Steinhardt researchers. Executive Director Isabel Ching participated in event organization.
• The Lotus ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Founded by NYU Steinhardt alum Tooru Nemoto (PhD '88, Community Psychology), partnered with Steinhardt researchers for community trauma workshop. Focuses on addressing mental health challenges in Asian American communities.
• China Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026High-level artistic exchange and discussion between CCOM and NYU Steinhardt, with performances reflecting Chinese and Western musical traditions. Plans for expanded collaboration in arts education between the two institutions.
• Public Health InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational public health organization collaborating on Community Trauma and Well-Being workshop addressing mental health in Asian American communities.
• LaGuardia Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution contributing to trauma-informed care workshop; Kyoko Toyama (PhD '05) serves as professor there.
• Richmond Area Multi-Services Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization participating in community trauma workshop focused on culturally responsive care for Asian American populations.
• National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network providing resources and expertise for trauma-informed care workshop addressing community mental health needs.
• Renée Fleming FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished the Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Award providing $25,000 in seed funding to early-career investigators advancing neuroarts research.
• NeuroArts Blueprint InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding a community of allies using art as science-based tool for health and well-being. Administering the Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Award program.
• Brewer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded and manages the International Public Policy Forum, an annual debate competition for high school students. NYU Steinhardt Global TIES co-hosted the finals symposium.
• Asian American/Asian Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach partner for community trauma workshop, providing resources and support for trauma-informed practices in NYC area.
• Potluck Asian AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia/outreach partner for community mental health workshop supporting Asian American communities.
• Japanese Medical Society of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical organization outreach partner for workshop addressing mental health and trauma in Asian American populations.
• One MindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization where Haruka Kokaze (BS '23, MA '24) serves as Chief of Staff for Japan Mental Health Initiatives.
• Lincoln CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor performing arts venue hosting student film festival 'The Film Festival from Mars' originated by We Made This Film program.
• Women's Health InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term national health study providing data for Andrea Glenn's research on heart health and diabetes risk in postmenopausal women (19,403-99,269 participants).

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Penn GSE offers master's and doctoral programs in education, teaching, and educational leadership with strong research orientation. Competes directly with Steinhardt for graduate education applicants and faculty talent, particularly in policy, urban education, and counseling programs.
• USC Rossier School of Education: USC Rossier offers graduate programs in teaching, counseling, and educational leadership, with significant online program presence. Directly comparable to Steinhardt's online graduate offerings (Counseling@NYU, Teacher Residency), competing for the same working-professional market.
• Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Northwestern SESP offers graduate programs combining education and social policy research. Comparable interdisciplinary approach to Steinhardt's culture-education-human development integration, competing for doctoral applicants in learning sciences and human development.
• Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Peabody offers graduate programs across education, human development, and related health fields. Closely comparable to Steinhardt's combined focus on education and human development, with similarly named departmental structure and overlapping professional program offerings.
• Johns Hopkins School of Education: Johns Hopkins School of Education offers graduate programs with strong online presence and focus on research methodology. Comparable to Steinhardt's online programs and research-intensive profile, competing for similar doctoral and applied research applicants.
• Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development: BU Wheelock offers graduate programs in education, child development, and human development with similar departmental structure. Closely comparable naming and scope to NYU Steinhardt, with overlapping programs in teacher preparation and applied psychology.
• Teachers College, Columbia University: Columbia's Teachers College is a graduate school offering programs in education, psychology, and health sciences. As another NYC-based graduate education school with similar departmental structure (counseling, nutrition, applied psychology), it is the closest geographic and programmatic competitor to NYU Steinhardt.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Harvard's graduate school of education offers master's and doctoral programs in education leadership, teaching, and human development. Directly comparable to Steinhardt as a top-ranked professional education school with similar degree offerings, though Harvard's broader institutional brand and larger endowment provide different scale dynamics.
• Stanford Graduate School of Education: Stanford's education school offers graduate programs in curriculum design, teacher preparation, education policy, and learning sciences. Comparable as a top-tier graduate education institution with strong research focus, competing for the same doctoral applicant pool as Steinhardt.
• UCLA School of Education and Information Studies: UCLA's school combines education and information studies graduate programs with research focus on urban education and human development. Comparable as a public university counterpart to Steinhardt with similar emphasis on urban education and equity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nyusteinhardt
• Facebookfacebook.com/NYUSteinhardt
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/school/nyu-steinhardt-school-of-culture-education-and-human-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyusteinhardt/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@nyusteinhardt
• Xx.com/nyusteinhardt

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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