What Academic Programs and Schools Does Syracuse University Offer?

Syracuse University is a private research university in New York State made up of 13 schools and colleges, offering more than 200 majors and minors. Its academic catalog spans undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and online programs, searchable by program name or by academic interest. If you are trying to figure out whether Syracuse has a fit for your intended field, the practical move is to browse by interest area first, then confirm the specific degree level and school that hosts it.

The 13 schools and colleges

The university describes itself as "comprised of thirteen schools and colleges." That structure matters because each school sets its own admissions process, degree requirements, and faculty. A program with the same-sounding name can sit in different schools depending on whether you are applying as an undergraduate or graduate student, so always check which school lists the program.

Academic interest areas

Syracuse organizes its program search around broad interest categories rather than only by school name. The areas listed on its academic programs page are:

• Architecture
• Art and Design
• Business and Finance
• Communications and Writing
• Education
• Engineering
• Health and Human Services
• Humanities and Languages
• Law and Government
• Performing Arts
• Science and Mathematics
• Social Justice and Advocacy
• Social Sciences
• Sports
• Technology, Data and AI

This is useful if you know your subject but not the department name. For example, someone interested in media production would look under Communications and Writing, while someone interested in policy would look under Law and Government or Social Justice and Advocacy.

Degree levels available

The university states there are 200+ majors and minors across its schools and colleges, so the catalog is broad enough that most students will find more than one plausible path.

How to find your program

1. Go to the academic programs section of syracuse.edu and open "Find Your Program."
2. Choose whether to search by program name or by academic interest.
3. Filter to the degree level you need — undergraduate, graduate, or online.
4. Open the individual program page to confirm which school or college hosts it, since that determines the application you submit.

Expected result: a short list of programs that match both your subject and your degree level, each tied to a specific school.

Common sticking points

• Same subject, different school. A field like design or communication may appear in more than one context. Check the hosting school before assuming the requirements.
• Interest area vs. major name. The interest categories are broader than major titles, so a search by interest may return programs you would not have guessed from the name alone.
• Undergraduate vs. graduate. The 200+ figure refers to majors and minors, which is undergraduate language. Graduate offerings are listed separately, so do not assume an undergraduate major has a matching graduate track.

Cost context

The university states that 82% of Syracuse University students receive some form of financial support, the majority in the form of grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid. Specific tuition figures, deadlines, and aid amounts are not covered here — check the financial aid pages directly for current numbers.

Related resources

• Study abroad: Syracuse's study abroad programs were ranked #10 for enhancing student experience by U.S. News & World Report.
• Student organizations: 300+ clubs and groups are available.
• New initiative: Syracuse has launched an Institute for Artificial Intelligence, uniting researchers from four schools and colleges to advance the science and application of AI — relevant if you are looking at technology, data, and AI pathways.