Excelsior University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Excelsior University at a glance
11,550
students enrolled
3,980
degrees and certificates a year
$63,796
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$78,493
median earnings, 10 years after entry
72% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 32% | 1,289 |
| Health professions | 25% | 992 |
| Business & management | 18% | 709 |
| Engineering technologies | 12% | 465 |
| Security & protective services | 4% | 177 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 7 |
The job market around Excelsior University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Albany County, where the college is.
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498
open professional jobs
48
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
25 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Albany County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$83,149
median household income
Albany County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (10 open), finance (67 open), sales (72 open), operations (74 open), marketing (15 open), human resources (16 open).
Hiring most: KPMG (33), New York State (24), Trinzic (14), Broadview Credit Union (13), Atlas Copco (9), Plug Power (9), State of New York, USA (9), Aon (7).
What they hire for: Engineering (89), Operations (74), Sales (72), Finance (67), Data & Analytics (33), Programs (18). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.
- Albany Career CentralAlbany · Monday - Friday: 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 Excelsior University?
- Excelsior University enrolls about 11,550 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Albany, New York. It awards about 3,980 degrees and certificates a year.
- What do Excelsior University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,796 six years after entry and $78,493 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Excelsior University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Excelsior University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Excelsior University?
- 498 open professional jobs are listed in Albany County, 48 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. KPMG has the most openings.
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