Is Empire State University worth it?
Empire State University is a public, four-year institution in Saratoga Springs, New York (small suburb). It awarded 2,829 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, community organization and advocacy and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$52,821
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,250
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,080
Average net price
$11,676
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
2,829
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,585
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $57,225 | $69,365 | 468 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's | $45,544 | $56,825 | 316 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $94,830 | $102,384 | 129 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,188 | $49,979 | 90 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $59,562 | $71,805 | 86 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $39,046 | $50,954 | 56 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelor's | $48,651 | $54,265 | 33 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $52,614 | N/A | 25 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $39,946 | N/A | 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $62,860 | $60,265 | 22 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $62,409 | $63,915 | 21 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Graduate certificate | $53,832 | $57,855 | 18 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $41,424 | $57,379 | 17 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $116,832 | N/A | 17 |
| Area Studies | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 319 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's | 285 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | Associate | 161 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 103 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 102 |
| General Studies | Associate | 82 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 9,194 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 5,966 |
| Public Administration | 12% | 4,700 |
| Construction | 10% | 3,786 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 2,278 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 2,238 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,903 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,432 |
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Sources: federal figures for Empire State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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