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Union Graduate College

Overview of Union Graduate College

Union University is located in Schenectady, NY (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Union University is the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, education and teaching, and medical adminstration.

Union University Selectivity

Union University does not offer open admission.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Union University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school had 391 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Union University

Union Graduate College
807 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
General Phone: (518) 388-6148
http://www.uniongraduatecollege.edu

Union University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management78business management, finance, human resources
Education And Teaching43secondary teaching
Engineering21mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
Medical Administration16health care facilities management, health care administration
Science7biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences
Liberal Arts2interdisciplinary studies
Computer Science And Engineering1computer and info science
Mathematics0mathematics and statistics

Number of programs and degrees for Union University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree13911
Postbaccalaureate certificate295
Post-master's certificate03

Union University Student Body

In 2007, Union University had a total enrollment of 391 students (275 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian7%
American Indian0%
Unknown15%
(Foreign Students)10%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-194%
20-2110%
22-2433%
25-2927%
30-349%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%

Union University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Schenectady, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Union University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Union University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3881300)

Union University Faculty

Union University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured40
Non-tenured, but on tenure track11
Non-tenured and not on tenure track22

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$101,0280*
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$96,7153$72,663

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Union University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences

Union University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Union University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 4%Union University % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Union University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Union University % of degrees in engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Union University Salaries of full-time faculty
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Union University Male % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Union University % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)

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