Overview

You’ll explore workers’ rights, labor movements, and economic policies while developing critical thinking, research, and advocacy skills.

Whether you pursue an associate degree in labor studies or a bachelor’s in labor studies, this Labor Studies program at SUNY Empire State College equips you to analyze labor relations, address workplace inequalities, and contribute to social change.

With the flexible online labor studies program, you can study on your schedule while preparing for careers in union leadership, labor relations, advocacy, and public policy.

Earn your labor studies degree online and gain the skills to understand workers' rights, labor relations, and economic policies. Develop expertise in advocacy, negotiation, and workplace equity to prepare for careers in union leadership, public policy, labor relations, and social justice.

Careers

An online labor studies degree prepares you for leadership and advocacy roles in labor relations, policy, and social justice. Possible career paths include:

Union Organizer

Labor Relations Specialist

Public Policy Analyst

Human Resources Representative

Community Advocate

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

US History: Workers' Perspectives

Labor, Education, and Social Progress

United States Labor History

Labor & the Sociological Imagination

The Political Economy of New York City: Workers' Perspectives

Global History: Workers Beyond the West

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saratoga Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Proof of high school completion

Official transcripts are required for associate and bachelor’s degree admissions and must be sent directly from your previous college or university.

A $50 nonrefundable orientation fee is required with your application. Your application won’t be processed without it.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43772 USD / full

≈ 43772 USD / full
Out-of-State

43772 USD / full

≈ 43772 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

36580 USD / full

≈ 36580 USD / full

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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