Associate+2% vs national median186 grads tracked
Education at Empire State University
Ranked 62nd of 208 associate programs in Education by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,342
middle 50%: $28,303 – $48,728
Median · 5 years out
$43,670
middle 50%: $32,534 – $54,485
Median · 10 years out
$50,050
middle 50%: $31,537 – $66,251
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Education (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Empire State University's associate program in Education earn a median $40,342 one year after graduating, rising to $50,050 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $42,655 for this field, ranking 62nd of 208 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,226 total interest
Same major at other universities
Southwest Texas Junior College
$45,021 · 5 yrs out
Kingsborough Community College/CUNY
$44,978 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$44,737 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$44,129 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan Community College
$43,820 · 5 yrs out
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Connors State College
$43,609 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$43,566 · 5 yrs out
Panola College
$43,539 · 5 yrs out
Crowder College
$43,433 · 5 yrs out
Kilgore College
$43,322 · 5 yrs out
Tunxis Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Empire State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$115,003 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$115,003 · 5 yrs out
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's)
$111,722 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$109,178 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$108,990 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$97,693 · 5 yrs out
Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's)
$94,170 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$92,162 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's)
$92,162 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$84,116 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$83,153 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$77,831 · 5 yrs out
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