Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Empire State University stacks up against peers offering general education.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Empire State University is a solid choice among schools offering general education. In particular, it placed #229 out of 406 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Empire State University conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
General Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Empire State University earn a median of $45,140 a year. This is lower than $55,949, the median for all majors at Empire State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Empire State University, general education students accumulate a median of $21,422 in student loans. This is below $23,775, the typical median for all majors at Empire State University.
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 | $578 | $578 |
Find out more about Empire State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 5% of general education associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of general education associate’s degree graduates at Empire State University were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Empire State University with a associate’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Empire State University were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Empire State University with a bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Here are the demographics of the general education majors at Empire State University.
The general education program at Empire State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 140 |
Empire State University granted 140 degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.