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Excelsior University

Albany, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,796

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Annual Tuition

$0

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Excelsior University earn a median of $78,493 ten years after entry — 45% above the national median.

At a Glance

Total Students

12,701

Retention Rate

N/A

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$13,769

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Excelsior University is a private, non-profit institution in Albany, with a student body of 12,701. The university has a one-year post-graduation earnings of $68,971, five-year earnings of $63,796, and ten-year earnings of $78,493. The median debt for students is $13,769, and 33.6% of students receive financial aid.

The university offers in-state tuition at $0. However, the provided data does not include acceptance, graduation, or retention rates.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$69k

1 YEAR

$64k

5 YEARS

$78k

10 YEARS

Top 11% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Excelsior University alumni earn a median income of $68,971. Five years after graduation, the median income decreases to $63,796. However, ten years after graduation, the median income increases to $78,493. The median debt for graduates is $13,769, and 33.6% of students receive financial aid.

Excelsior University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 12,701. The in-state tuition is $0. The data does not provide information on acceptance, graduation, or retention rates.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 1,647 / yr
Median Salary $52,429

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 1,259 / yr
Median Salary $104,681

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 559 / yr
Median Salary $84,928

Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 210 / yr
Median Salary $101,386

Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 123 / yr
Median Salary $67,558

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 104 / yr
Median Salary $58,476

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $76,747

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $56,260

Psychology, General

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $43,574

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $110,398

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $71,773

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $48,290

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $53,553

Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $95,343

Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $64,071

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $85,431

Biology, General

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $38,071

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $83,479

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $60,782

Science Technologies/Technicians, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $71,144

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $88,713

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Campus Location

Albany, New York

Albany, NY 12203-5159

Excelsior University is located in Albany, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $63,796 and 10 years after is $78,493.