SUNY Empire State College
1 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
School Description
Provided by SUNY Empire State CollegeFounded in 1971, Empire State College, State University of New York, is one of the university’s 13 colleges of arts and sciences, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We are uniquely designed to serve adults pursuing associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The college offers affordable, SUNY degrees onsite at 35 locations in New York state and abroad, as well as entirely online.
You choose how, when and where you will study. When you take courses at Empire State College, you are among the 18,000 adult learners served annually by the college.
Empire State College is a comprehensive, public, statewide distributed university for lifelong learning within the State University of New York system that offers studies leading to associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, and other study opportunities. The college's programs ensure educational excellence through a unique combination of individual student planning and advisement supported by networked educational resources, permitting its students, primarily adults, flexibility in time, place, pace and content of study.
In recent SUNY student surveys, Empire State College consistently ranks #1 in student satisfaction. Our online degree programs are industry leaders with more than 300 courses available.
Our 57,000 graduates are proud that their degrees are current, relevant and marketable, often leading to promotions, new employment or master’s degree studies.
SUNY Empire State College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaEmpire State College, one of the thirteen arts and science colleges of the State University of New York, is a multi-site institution offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. It is primarily oriented towards the adult learner. The College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Listing on MSCHE Institution Directory. Empire State College administrative offices are located in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Orientation
Many of the undergraduate degrees offered by Empire State College are "individualized" as opposed to the more traditional degree programs. The college offers flexible programs, including distance education, extensive transfers of credits from other universities, knowledge gained through independent studies, standardized evaluations, and the opportunity to design one's own degree with an academic advisor or mentor.
International students pay the same tuition fees when studying online as in-state students. The Center for Distance Learning is available for students throughout the world, who can earn an undergraduate degree completely online.
Empire State College's Center for International Programs also has special programs for students in Lebanon, Czech Republic, and Greece. It also has arranged learning opportunities with United Auto Workers-Ford, United Steelworkers of America, Corporate Noncredit Training, eArmyU, Navy College Program and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local Union #3).
Notable alumni
- Amy Arbus, photographer
- Kenny Barron (1978), jazz pianist
- Ginny Brown-Waite (1976) US Congresswoman
- Dawoud Bey (1990), photographer
- Alice Fulton (1978), English professor, winner of the 1991 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowship for poetry
- Ann M. Galante (1990), former mayor of Mineola, New York, former Presidential elector
- Deborah Gregory (1986), author of Cheetah Girls
- Bob Herbert (1988), New York Times columnist
- Caroline Kava (1991), film actress (Born on 4th of July, Little Nikita)
- Alan Rachins (1974), television actor
- Herb Trimpe (1997) creator of "The Incredible Hulk" comic series
- Bob Watson (1999) major league baseball player
- Bob Wilbur, jazz saxophonist
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 9,355
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 44%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at SUNY Empire State College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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History
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History
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Human Resources
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Human Resources
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Natural Sciences
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Physics
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Other Physical Sciences
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Other Physical Sciences
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Physics
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Community Organization and Advocacy
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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History
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History
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Human Resources
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Human Resources
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Labor and Industrial Relations
A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals to function as labor or personnel relations specialists. Includes instruction in labor history, policies and strategies of the labor movement, union organization, labor-management negotiation, labor law and contract interpretation, labor economics, welfare and benefit packages, grievance procedures, and labor policy studies.See more schools with programs in Labor and Industrial Relations
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Human Resources
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Natural Sciences
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Physics
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Other Physical Sciences
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Other Physical Sciences
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Physics
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Community Organization and Advocacy
Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Human Resources
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management
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Business/Managerial Operations
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General Business
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Sociology
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,575 | $ 10,835 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,350 | $ 10,610 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 225 | $ 225 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,347 | 53% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,001 | 60% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,518 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,908 | 45% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Not Required |
| Test Scores: | Not Required |
College Advice |
Question: Is anyone taking or has taken classes at Empire State College?I would like to hear from others who went to school there, well online school. How did you after graduation with employers with a degree from that school? I have been there for two semesters and it seems up to par with other SUNY schools i have gone to. Thanks19 months ago
Best AnswerI went to Empire State College FORUM Management Program and I have found that it is received as well or better than a traditional degree. Most employers understand that non-traditional degree programs are more difficult to obtain and in most cases students have full time careers. If you find an employer who is ignorant to the value of Distance Education, you might not want to seek a career with them as they are limited in HR scope. |
