Empire State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Empire State University at a glance

• 7,585

  students enrolled

• 2,653

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,676

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $16,980 out of state

• $50,167

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,080

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  42% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Empire State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Empire State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Saratoga County, where the college is.

• 63

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Saratoga County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $99,653

  median household income

  Saratoga County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, public administration & social work, education, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (12 open), operations (18 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Kitware (6), Prime Group Holdings (5), Consigli Construction (4), LAM Research (3), TrustCo Bank (3), Builders FirstSource (2), E Tech Group (2), Eaton (2).

What they hire for: Operations (18), Sales (12), Engineering (10), Finance (6), Data & Analytics (3), Legal (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Saratoga, Warren, Washington Workforce Development Board.

• Saratoga County Career CenterBallston Spa · 518-884-4170 · M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Empire State University?

Empire State University enrolls about 7,585 students and is a public 4-year institution in Saratoga Springs, New York. It awards about 2,653 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Empire State University?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Empire State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,167 six years after entry and $54,080 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Empire State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Empire State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Empire State University?

63 open professional jobs are listed in Saratoga County, 2 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Kitware has the most openings.