Excelsior University Online Programs

Excelsior University is a Private, 4-years school located in Albany, NY. Excelsior is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. Excelsior offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate programs.

  • Online Students: 15,833
  • Online Programs: 103

Excelsior Online Programs Overview

Excelsior University (referred to as Excelsior) is a Private, 4-years school located in Albany, NY. Excelsior is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. Excelsior offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
Total 15,833 students have enrolled in online degree programs exclusively at Excelsior University.
Excelsior 2023 Online Programs Key Facts
Costs per Credit$510 Undergraduate
$645 Graduate
Online Students15,833
Student to Faculty Ratio23 to 1
Online Programs103 programs
Offered Online ProgramsAssociate, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate

Who Accredits Excelsior University

Excelsior University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1977 - Current).

Online Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Excelsior University offers 103 online major programs Last year, total 4,396 students have earned their degrees/certificate through online at Excelsior. Next tables summarize the offered online major programs and its sub-programs at Excelsior.
Online Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology [+] 5136
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology131
Instrumentation Technology/Technician157
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology129
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician11
Power Plant Technology/Technician118
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1177
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1177
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 112
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration112
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1701
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1701
Business [+] 2156
Business/Commerce10
Business Administration and Management1156
Total101,182
Online Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 10
Environmental Studies10
Communication and Journalism [+] 10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 341
Information Technology118
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance117
Education [+] 10
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching10
Engineering Technology [+] 9382
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician141
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology10
Instrumentation Technology/Technician11
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology11
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician1182
Engineering/Industrial Management1115
Nanotechnology11
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician141
Power Plant Technology/Technician10
English Language and Literature [+] 25
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing13
General Literature12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 21,240
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies11,240
Humanities/Humanistic Studies10
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 127
Biology/Biological Sciences127
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 486
Intelligence150
Strategic Intelligence12
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare19
Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management125
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 210
Natural Sciences19
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis11
Psychology [+] 2100
Psychology199
Industrial and Organizational Psychology11
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 592
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration155
Homeland Security133
Critical Infrastructure Protection10
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism10
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy14
Social Sciences [+] 438
Social Sciences110
International Relations and Affairs10
National Security Policy Studies128
Sociology10
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 10
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10234
Health/Health Care Administration/Management122
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10
Public Health12
Public Health Education and Promotion12
Medical Informatics10
Nursing Education19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1105
Nursing Administration14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)13
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)187
Business [+] 13385
Business/Commerce133
Business Administration and Management1210
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management115
Organizational Leadership12
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)11
Accounting186
Accounting and Business/Management11
Finance18
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration12
Human Resources Management and Services (other)117
International Business/Trade/Commerce10
Management Information Systems12
Marketing/Marketing Management18
History [+] 121
History121
Total622,661
Online Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10
Education [+] 10
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching10
Engineering Technology [+] 10
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 15
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies15
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 10
Dispute Resolution10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4109
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies18
Homeland Security118
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism141
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy142
Human Services [+] 125
Public Administration125
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8139
Health/Health Care Administration/Management127
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10
Public Health114
Medical Informatics10
Nursing Education130
Nursing Administration138
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)111
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)119
Business [+] 6264
Business Administration and Management183
Organizational Leadership1109
Accounting and Business/Management18
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration163
Management Information Systems and Services (other)10
Telecommunications Management11
Total24542
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 10
Securities Services Administration/Management10
Human Services [+] 111
Public Administration111
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10
Nursing Administration10
Total311
Online Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10
Nursing Education10
Total10

Distance Learning Student Population

At online degree programs at Excelsior, 15,833 students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . Next table summarizes the student population enrolled in online programs at Excelsior.
Distance Learning Student Population at Excelsior
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total15,83315,83300
Undergraduate13,98313,98300
Graduate1,8501,85000

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023