by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Empire ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Empire was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Associate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best General Education Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Empire State College handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
Education majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,046 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,982 for all education 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from SUNY Empire. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Empire education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Empire Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 education majors earned their associate's degree from SUNY Empire. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Empire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a associate's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at SUNY Empire State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
| Special Education | 4 |
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