Education at Empire State University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Empire State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Empire State University is in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Empire State University
Many students take online classes at Empire State University. Of 10,469 students, 9,588 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 154 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Empire State University
Rankings can help you compare Empire State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 89 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #56 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 247 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Empire State University
Those who finish Empire State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,552 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $45,140 |
| 5 years | $53,283 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Empire State University take home a median $45,140, compared with $55,949 for all Empire State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Empire State University stands at $21,422.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Empire State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.