Education at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Empire State University graduates in education earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Empire State University Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 28 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $52,243 | $55,084 | #17 | $44,705 |
| 29 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $52,035 | $52,904 | #24 | $50,984 |
| 30 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $50,997 | $53,643 | #23 | — |
| 31 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $50,954 | $48,498 | #43 | $39,046 |
| 32 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $50,946 | $54,225 | #21 | $38,928 |
| 33 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $50,728 | $47,441 | #46 | $42,320 |
| 34 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $50,491 | $51,335 | #30 | $47,921 |
Other Majors at Empire State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,384 | $94,830 | #116 of 966 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $72,188 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $71,805 | $59,562 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,066 | — | #3 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,365 | $57,225 | #80 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,111 | — | #46 of 476 |
| Social Sciences | $61,925 | — | #12 of 87 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,129 | — | #170 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,379 | $41,424 | #76 of 207 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $56,825 | $45,544 | #6 of 24 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $54,265 | $48,651 | #3 of 14 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $52,614 | — |
| Psychology | $49,979 | $39,188 | #511 of 1027 |
| History | $45,252 | — | #370 of 459 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,473 | — | #28 of 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Empire State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,046 one year after graduating and $50,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Empire State University rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Empire State University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Empire State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,183.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.