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Public 4 Year

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

9,407
SUNY Empire State College overview
Location Saratoga Springs, New York
Online esc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
SUNY Empire State College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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SUNY Empire State College, headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, operates primarily as a distance learning institution with multiple locations across New York State. The college, established in 1971 as part of the State University of New York system, pioneered a flexible educational model emphasizing individualized degree programs and prior learning assessment. While maintaining its main administrative offices in the historic spa city of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire serves students through online courses and regional learning centers throughout the state. The institution specializes in adult education, offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees with notable programs in business, management, community and human services, and interdisciplinary studies, while allowing students to design customized degree programs that align with their professional goals.

Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,070
In State Costs for SUNY Empire State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,528
Other Fees$560
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $11,600
Budget for Other Expenses$2,226
Total One Year Cost$22,984

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,980
Out of State Costs for SUNY Empire State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,528
Other Fees$560
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $11,600
Budget for Other Expenses$2,226
Total One Year Cost$32,894

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

19% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by SUNY Empire State College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 40%
Human Services 20%
General Studies 10%
Physical Sciences 6%
Psychology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196264 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Empire State College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024