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: 17,166
  • Online Programs: 102

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 17,166 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 Students17,166
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Online Programs102 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 102 online major programs Last year, total 5,777 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 [+] 5210
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology141
Instrumentation Technology/Technician172
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology157
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician11
Power Plant Technology/Technician139
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1248
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1248
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 121
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration121
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11,522
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse11,522
Business [+] 2187
Business/Commerce10
Business Administration and Management1187
Total102,188
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 [+] 330
Information Technology117
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications14
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance19
Education [+] 10
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching10
Engineering Technology [+] 9287
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician125
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology11
Instrumentation Technology/Technician12
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology15
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician1145
Engineering/Industrial Management183
Nanotechnology12
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician122
Power Plant Technology/Technician12
English Language and Literature [+] 27
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing17
General Literature10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 21,621
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies11,620
Humanities/Humanistic Studies11
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 136
Biology/Biological Sciences136
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 484
Intelligence155
Strategic Intelligence10
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare17
Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management122
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 28
Natural Sciences18
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis10
Psychology [+] 277
Psychology176
Industrial and Organizational Psychology11
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5118
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration181
Homeland Security135
Critical Infrastructure Protection12
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism10
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy10
Social Sciences [+] 469
Social Sciences113
International Relations and Affairs18
National Security Policy Studies148
Sociology10
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 10
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10241
Health/Health Care Administration/Management126
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10
Public Health17
Public Health Education and Promotion12
Medical Informatics11
Nursing Education19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1119
Nursing Administration17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)12
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)168
Business [+] 12438
Business/Commerce143
Business Administration and Management1245
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management113
Organizational Leadership12
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)18
Accounting1103
Finance18
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration12
Human Resources Management and Services (other)17
International Business/Trade/Commerce10
Management Information Systems13
Marketing/Marketing Management14
History [+] 124
History124
Total613,040
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 [+] 19
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies19
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 14
Dispute Resolution14
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4129
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies19
Homeland Security133
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism145
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy142
Human Services [+] 128
Public Administration128
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 896
Health/Health Care Administration/Management121
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10
Public Health119
Medical Informatics11
Nursing Education113
Nursing Administration119
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)111
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)112
Business [+] 6280
Business Administration and Management1103
Organizational Leadership1102
Accounting and Business/Management110
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration159
Management Information Systems and Services (other)14
Telecommunications Management12
Total24546
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11
Securities Services Administration/Management11
Human Services [+] 12
Public Administration12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10
Nursing Administration10
Total33
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, 17,166 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
Total17,16617,16600
Undergraduate15,26015,26000
Graduate1,9061,90600

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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 2021-2022