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SUNY Empire State College

1 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

http://www.esc.edu/

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Founded 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.

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SUNY Empire State College

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Empire 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

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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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
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,835
Students Receiving Aid:
68%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at SUNY Empire State College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Art/Art Studies
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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.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Natural Sciences

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  • Social Sciences

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    • General Social Sciences
      A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.
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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  • Social Work

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    • Community Organization and Advocacy
      A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Art/Art Studies
        Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
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  • Business

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    • Human Resources See more schools with programs in Human Resources
      • 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.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Education

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    • General Education See more schools with programs in General Education
      • General Education
        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Natural Sciences

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  • Social Sciences

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    • General Social Sciences
      A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
        See more schools with programs in General Psychology

  • Social Work

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    • Community Organization and Advocacy
      A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Human Resources See more schools with programs in Human Resources
      • 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.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Managerial Operations
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Social Sciences

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-Time 56%
Full-Time 44%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 68%
Other 13%
African-American 12%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 71%
Out-of-State 29%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 71%
New Jersey 0%
Connecticut 0%
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

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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. Thanks
19 months ago
dogon
dogon

Best Answer

I 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.

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