by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Empire ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Empire was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Empire State College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,614 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Empire paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,528 | $1,528 |
Learn more about SUNY Empire tuition and fees.
Of the 82 public policy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Empire, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
SUNY Empire does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Empire Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at SUNY Empire State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 468 |
| Human Services | 10 |
| Public Administration | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.