Union College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Union College at a glance
2,046
students enrolled
428
degrees and certificates a year
80%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$34,561
average net price a year
Tuition $66,105
$63,219
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$88,604
median earnings, 10 years after entry
39% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 24% | 103 |
| Engineering | 18% | 77 |
| Biological sciences | 14% | 58 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 10% | 42 |
| Psychology | 9% | 38 |
AI and data programs
Union College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Union College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Schenectady County, where the college is.
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65
open professional jobs
8
entry level
11%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Schenectady County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$76,989
median household income
Schenectady County
45%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to research (2 open), human resources (2 open), engineering (23 open), operations (7 open).
Hiring most: GE Vernova (11), General Electric (9), Sinclair (4), Eneco (3), Mendix (3), TrustCo Bank (3), Air National Guard Units (2), Brookdale Senior Living (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (23), Finance (9), Operations (7), Sales (4), Data & Analytics (3), Administration (2). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.
- Schenectady County ConnectsSchenectady · 518-344-2737 · M-F: 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 Union College?
- Union College enrolls about 2,046 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Schenectady, New York. It awards about 428 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Union College?
- 80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Union College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,219 six years after entry and $88,604 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Union College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Union College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Union College?
- 65 open professional jobs are listed in Schenectady County, 8 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GE Vernova has the most openings.
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