Online Degrees in New York

Online Associate Degrees - Generally these programs consist of two-year curriculums, providing students with targeted training and a possible chance to enter the workforce faster than those pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Associate degrees can help qualify graduates for entry-level positions throughout the state, such as medical secretaries. Earning an associate degree in health care administration may help prepare graduates for this role. Programs generally teach students how to file insurance claims, record patient information, and purchase relevant medical equipment, among other things. The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) projects the occupation of medical secretary to grow by 29 percent statewide from 2010 through 2020.

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Online Bachelor’s Degrees - These four-year programs help impart highly adaptable skills that may benefit an assortment of careers. A bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, for example, can train students in how to analyze information systems and optimize their performance, implement solutions to technical problems, and determine how to best store an organization’s sensitive data. With work experience and on-the-job training, graduates of this program may be better qualified for positions in network and computer systems administration. The NYSDOL estimates the fields of network and computer systems administrators will grow by 20 percent statewide from 2010 through 2020.

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Online Master’s Degrees - These degrees are earned through demonstration of advanced knowledge in a specified topic of study, and can help professionals improve upon their current skill set. Students may use them to grow in their current profession, or to switch to a new one. Current professionals may consider an online MBA (Master of Business Administration) in order to move into more senior positions within their companies. Students can often specialize in a number of areas, including health care management. This program trains individuals in accounting practices for business, health policy and the U.S. health care delivery system, and marketing, among other things. The more flexible online format may allow students to maintain their work schedule, as coursework and assignments can be completed during off-hours.

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Online Doctoral Degrees - Doctorate coursework can normally be completed in two to three years, followed by another two to three years for the thesis proposal, research and defense. Doctorates are typically earned to help individuals transition into roles as research specialists or postsecondary teachers. Those pursuing teaching positions in colleges or universities may earn a Ph.D. in a number of specializations, including English, social services and educational leadership. From 2010 through 2020, all postsecondary teaching roles are expected to grow by about 12 percent statewide, according to the NYSDOL.

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Public Universities

• The State University of New York (SUNY) system has many online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Empire State College in particular has a bachelor's degree program in business, management and economics with a concentration in information systems. The curriculum is designed to instruct students on various aspects of business and project management with a technical emphasis on programming and database systems. The admissions requirements are the same as for students who apply for on-campus instruction. 

• The City University of New York (CUNY) system also offers many online degrees. Among the offerings is the School of Professional Studies’ bachelor’s program in psychology, which trains students in developmental psychology, learning and cognition, and small group processes. Admission into an online program is contingent upon completion of at least 24 units at another accredited college or university.  

Private Universities

• New York University (NYU) offers two undergraduate and three graduate online degree programs, including a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development. According to the official program description, students receive instruction from management professionals with expertise and experience in distinct industries. Included in the program's core curriculum are Management in a Global Economy, Financial Management, and Business Strategy and Ethics, among several others. Students also have the opportunity to further specialize in one of three concentrations: Human Resource Management, Organizational Effectiveness, and Human Resource Development.

• Mercy College is a private, four-year university that offers numerous bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Among their offerings is a unique “Four-Plus-One” program, which allows undergraduates to earn credits towards their master's in English while still earning their bachelor’s degree. In addition to a potentially shorter completion time for their master’s degree, this distance learning program may allow students to better allocate their study time and fit classes around their schedule.

Continue your research by browsing through the list of online colleges below. An admissions counselor will contact you to discuss specific program details.

Sources:
Empire State College
Mercy College
New York, Lumina Foundation, 2012
New York State Distance Learning Consortium  
New York University
Occupational Employment Estimates, New York State Department of Labor 2010-2020
School of Professional Studies