Union College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Union College at a glance

• 2,046

  students enrolled

• 428

  degrees and certificates a year

• 80%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $34,561

  average net price a year

  Tuition $66,105

• $63,219

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $88,604

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  39% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Union College 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 Union College

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

• 64

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Schenectady County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $76,989

  median household income

  Schenectady County

• 45%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to research (4 open), programs (1 open), human resources (2 open), engineering (22 open), operations (8 open).

Hiring most: GE Vernova (10), General Electric (7), Compa Industries (4), Sinclair (4), TrustCo Bank (3), Air National Guard Units (2), Eneco (2), GE Aerospace (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (22), Operations (8), Finance (4), Research (4), Data & Analytics (3), Sales (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.

• Schenectady County ConnectsSchenectady · 518-344-2737 · M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Union College?

Union College enrolls about 2,046 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Schenectady, New York. It awards about 428 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Union College?

80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Union College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,219 six years after entry and $88,604 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Union College offer AI or data science degrees?

Union College 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 Union College?

64 open professional jobs are listed in Schenectady County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GE Vernova has the most openings.