Excelsior University
Albany, New York · Private, nonprofit · 11,550 undergraduates
All 30 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $61,685 | +$25,939 | clears the bar | $7,925 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $91,265 | +$55,519 | clears the bar | $13,862 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $87,618 | +$51,872 | clears the bar | $13,323 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,206 | +$57,460 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 0.5 yrs |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's Degree | $119,783 | +$84,037 | clears the bar | $10,555 | 0.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $63,016 | +$27,270 | clears the bar | $5,220 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $59,793 | +$24,047 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $102,010 | +$66,264 | clears the bar | $17,152 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,149 | +$10,403 | clears the bar | $18,667 | 1.8 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,559 | +$38,813 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $57,947 | +$22,201 | clears the bar | $18,878 | 0.9 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's Degree | $144,427 | +$108,681 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $74,812 | +$39,066 | clears the bar | $34,167 | 0.9 yrs |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,071 | +$28,325 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $57,737 | +$21,991 | clears the bar | $15,125 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants.
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.