Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$11,676Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$54,080Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,730Median debt at graduation
7,585Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,648
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,558
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,699
- Books & supplies
- $1,776
- Average net price
- $11,676
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $8,989
- $30–48k
- $10,507
- $48–75k
- $14,812
- $75–110k
- $16,481
- $110k+
- $19,679
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $50,167
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,080
- Median debt (graduates)
- $18,730
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Students with federal loans
- 34%
Programs: what graduates earn
32 of 98 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 42 | $62,409 | $14,250 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 188 | $90,619 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 41 | $42,796 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | $62,931 | $14,244 |
| Psychology, General | — | $48,810 | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 47 | $55,084 | $22,742 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 92 | $94,830 | $18,477 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 89 | $59,562 | $18,209 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 347 | $57,225 | $20,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 59 | $52,614 | $23,642 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | $48,651 | $20,750 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 313 | $45,544 | $19,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 63 | $41,424 | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 56 | $39,946 | $13,688 |
| Psychology, General | 164 | $39,188 | $17,000 |
| Education, General | 68 | $39,046 | $13,183 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 42 | $58,129 | — |
| History | 44 | $45,252 | $18,750 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 0 | $22,659 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | $61,925 | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | $60,601 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | $53,584 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 12 | $40,935 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 31 | $116,832 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 61 | $62,860 | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 26 | $71,200 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 17 | $118,071 | — |
| Education, Other | — | $75,854 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 101 | $70,379 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | $62,453 | — |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $53,832 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | $62,244 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,585
- Graduate students
- 3,954
- Part-time
- 49%
- Women / men
- 68% / 32%
- White
- 46%
- Hispanic
- 16%
- Black
- 16%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $76,851 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 22%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.sunyempire.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 20% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees
- Physical Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Psychology – 11% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Empire State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,676 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,648 and the full cost of attendance is $19,699.
How much do Empire State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $54,080 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Saratoga Springs
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit · 2,694 students |
$32,297 | 21% | 83% | $69,363 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.