
HOW U DO UNIVERSITY: CAT

Choose From 30 Graduate Programs & 27 Advanced Certificates @ SUNY Empire
Fun Facts About Cat
Fun Facts About Cat
- Cat is passionate about her nursing career, how she can help people, and the opportunity to continuously learn.
- She believes you can find time to do anything in life, if you learn to prioritize and work effectively.
- Cat loves reading fiction, especially the Harry Potter series.
"First, be kind. Second, you can get through anything."

3 BIG QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE ASKING YOURSELF ABOUT GRAD SCHOOL
1. Can I do it online?
They don’t call us “SUNY’s leading online university” for nothing. All of our graduate programs can be done online.
At SUNY Empire, we've been pioneering online education since 1995, and we never stopped innovating.
Our online education comes with some key benefits:
- Flexibility
- Convenience
- More freedom
- The ability to learn on your terms
- Real-world ready, practical learning
- It’s easier to take classes while working full time
If you want the flexibility and convenience of online education, you’re in the right place.
“Online courses give you a sense of freedom that a traditional classroom does not.”
- Jennifer Pettis (M.S. in Nursing)
2: Is grad school worth it these days?
Graduate school can be expensive. This means you need to make sure you get a good return on your investment.
At SUNY Empire, we make sure you get the most value for your degree. Our tuition costs a fraction of what you would pay at public institutions.
We also offer lots of options for financial aid.
Yes, SUNY Empire is worth it. You get affordability and value, as well as a clear path to advancing your career.
HOW DOES SUNY EMPIRE’S COST PER CREDIT TUITION COMPARE?
SUNY Empire: $471 (non-MBA), $625 (MBA)
Note: The tuition prices for SUNY Empire listed above are for New York state residents.
- Southern New Hampshire University: $627
- Strayer University: $663.33
- Capella University: $815
- Purdue Global: $485
- University of Phoenix: $698
- Grand Canyon University: $630 (varies by course level)
- DeVry University: $776
3: Do you have the program I want?
Chances are, we do have the program you want.
At SUNY Empire, we have 27 graduate programs and 29 advanced certificates to choose from.
Our graduate areas of study include:
- Business, Management and Leadership
- Education
- Graduate Liberal Arts and Science
- Nursing and Allied Health
Our options make it easy to find a graduate program that fits your needs and career goals.
These are all real-world ready programs that give you the skills you need for success in today's ever-changing world (and the future).
“I enjoyed the positive experience within the School for Graduate Studies. It is a
great place for working professionals and career changers and I have been able to
leverage my professional knowledge into my studies.”
– Nan Eileen Mead (M.A. in Social and Public Policy)
