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General Education at Empire State University

General Education at Empire State University

If you plan to study General Education, you may want to check out the program at Empire State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Empire State University sits in Saratoga Springs, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 140 general education graduations were recorded at Empire State University.

Studying Online at Empire State University

Online coursework is an option at Empire State University. Among 10,469 students, 9,588 (92%) studied exclusively online and 154 (1%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Empire State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Empire State University’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New York #11 of 13
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #40 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #102 of 397
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #229 of 406

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) New York #11 of 13
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #40 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #102 of 397
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #229 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Empire State University

Graduates of Empire State University’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Education at Empire State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,185
2 years $33,993
4 years $45,140
5 years $53,283

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Education graduates from Empire State University take home a median $45,140, compared with $55,949 for all Empire State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

General Education earnings compared with all majors at Empire State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Education graduates from Empire State University stands at $21,422.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Education graduates at Empire State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Empire State University are 89% women (125) and 11% men (15).

General Education Associate’s Program at Empire State University

Among the 21 associate’s general education degrees awarded at Empire State University, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).

Empire State University gender breakdown of General Education Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education associate’s degree recipients at Empire State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Education majors at Empire State University

Minority students account for 43% of General Education associate’s degree recipients at Empire State University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General Education Bachelor’s Program at Empire State University

Of the 119 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Empire State University, 88% were women (105) and 12% were men (14).

Empire State University gender breakdown of General Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Empire State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 69
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 14
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Education majors at Empire State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Empire State University, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Empire State University

This General Education program at Empire State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Education 140

Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at Empire State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

References

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