Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, New York · Public · 7,585 undergraduates
All 31 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,989 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,507 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,812 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,481 |
| $110k and up | $19,679 |
| All families (average) | $11,676 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,365 | +$33,619 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's Degree | $56,825 | +$21,079 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Associate's Degree | $90,619 | +$54,873 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,979 | +$14,233 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $71,805 | +$36,059 | clears the bar | $18,209 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $102,384 | +$66,638 | clears the bar | $18,477 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $114,116 | +$78,370 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,954 | +$15,208 | clears the bar | $13,183 | 0.9 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $57,379 | +$21,633 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's Degree | $52,614 | +$16,868 | clears the bar | $23,642 | 1.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $62,931 | +$27,185 | clears the bar | $14,244 | 0.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,946 | +$4,200 | clears the bar | $13,688 | 3.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $63,915 | +$28,169 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Associate's Degree | $55,084 | +$19,338 | clears the bar | $22,742 | 1.2 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $62,453 | +$26,707 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 31 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 41% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.