1971
Saratoga Springs, NY

School Details

Empire State University was established in 1971 as a distinctive statewide SUNY institution focused on nontraditional teaching and learning. In March 2023, SUNY Empire State College became Empire State University. It is a place where college faculty mentors guide learners through designing an individual degree program within 12 broad areas. Further, the college continues its 40-year commitment to valuing learning gained from life and work experience and has a clear process for assessing and awarding credit for college-level learning gained through experience.

Empire State awards more than 65 undergraduate degrees, more than 20 graduate degrees, and a doctoral program. Since its foundation, Empire State has been an innovative campus dedicated to empowering learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. This moved up to providing online degrees taught by a world-class faculty. Empire State University online degrees are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels and allow students to customize their undergraduate degrees to meet their goals. Online degree programs are a combination of convenience, credibility, and affordability.

Accreditation & Licensing

Empire State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Advanced Certificate in American Studies Advanced Certificate in Emerging Media & Technology for the Arts Advanced Certificate in Heritage Preservation Advanced Certificate in Public History Advanced Certificate in Women's & Gender Studies

Business

Advanced Certificate in Financial Management & Analysis Advanced Certificate in Global Brand Marketing Advanced Certificate in Global Finance & Investment Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management Advanced Certificate in Innovation Management & Technology Transfer Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management Advanced Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Management Certificate in Business & Environmental Sustainability Master of Business Administration / Business Management Master of Science in Finance

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Education

Advanced Certificate in STEM Education & Emerging Technologies Advanced Certificate in Teaching & Learning with Emerging Technologies Master of Arts in Adult Learning Master of Arts in Learning & Emerging Technologies Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Healthcare

Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Certificate in Healthcare Management Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Leadership

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing Administration Master of Science in Nursing Education

Psychology & Human Services

Associate of Arts / Associate of Science in Community & Human Services Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Community & Human Services Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies