Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, New York. 7,585 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($18,750) equals 32% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($59,509).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 66% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $55,240 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $59,509 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
83 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | 161 | $68,270 | $93,432 | $6,664 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 20 | $73,027 | — | $19,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 35 | $58,988 | $69,264 | $24,149 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 82 | — | $60,846 | $12,000 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 37 | $55,231 | $55,006 | $23,114 |
| Education, General | 21 | — | $37,824 | $14,083 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 3 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | — | — | $17,840 |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | — | — | $24,474 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Empire State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Empire State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $11,131 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Empire State University graduates earn?
- Former Empire State University students earn a median of $59,509 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Empire State University?
- 48% of Empire State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Empire State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Empire State University is $18,750. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
