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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.