Complete Your Degree
Finish What You Started
You already invested time, effort, and energy in your education.
With Empire State University’s flexible online programs, you can finish your degree no matter where you live.
Students across the country choose SUNY Empire because they can:
- Transfer previously earned credits
- Learn 100% online
- Continue working while finishing their degree
- Access competitive out-of-state tuition
A More Affordable Way to Finish
Completing your degree should make financial sense (even if you live outside of New York).
- Competitive tuition designed for adult learners
- Often more affordable than schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
- Fewer courses needed when more credits apply
- Financial aid options available
| School | Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition (Per Credit) |
|---|---|
| Empire State University | $353 |
| Purdue Global | $371 |
| Capella University | $365 - $415 |
| University of Phoenix (UoP) | $398 |
| Grand Canyon University (GCU) | $485 |
| DeVry University | $514 |
| Strayer University | $508.33 |
You May Be Closer Than You Think
Life happens. Careers grow. Responsibilities change. That doesn’t mean your degree has to stay on hold.
Many students discover they are further along than they expected once their credits and experience are reviewed.
Why Finishing Matters
Completing your degree can open new doors.
- Increased confidence
- Expanded career opportunities
- Greater earning potential
- A goal finally completed
You started this journey for a reason.
SUNY Empire helps you finish it — online, on your terms, and backed by the strength of SUNY.
You Do Not Have to Start Over
You Do Not Have to Start Over
SUNY Empire helps you move ahead by recognizing what you’ve already learned — inside and outside the classroom.
- Transfer credits from prior colleges
- Credit for Prior Learning from work, training, or military experience
- Personalized degree plans built around your goals
- Flexible online learning designed for adults
Finish stronger by starting ahead.
How Credit for Prior Learning Works
Your experience matters here.
- Share your academic and professional background
- Your learning is evaluated for college credit
- You receive a clear path to degree completion
No guesswork. No wasted time. Just a plan built for you.
Your experience matters here.
We have decades of experience helping adult learners turn real-world knowledge into college credit.
Take the next step?
Let us help you review your credits and experience and show you your fastest path forward.
