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    The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides top-ranked online programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or a certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. 

    Led by CUNY’s nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, our undergraduate and graduate, certificate, and non-degree workforce development programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.

    CUNY SPS at a glance

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    99%

    Students taking courses online

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    73%

    CUNY undergrads graduate debt free

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    62%

    Students that work full-time

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    98%

    Gen Ed courses are zero textbook cost or low-cost

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    11,000+

    Certificates and degrees awarded

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    Academic advisement for undergrads

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    With nationally ranked programs, take the first step towards becoming a CUNY SPS student by completing your application online today.

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    Our flexible class options support the busy lives of adults, and have been recognized for innovation, quality, and preparedness.

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    EXPLORE PROGRAMS

    CUNY SPS is ranked #6 in the Nation on U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs list.

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    Best Online Programs. US News & World Report. Bachelor's 2025
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    Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the U.S.’s top online schools annually, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. Our renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule.

    News

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carrie E. Stocker renders a salute during the redesignation of 1st Transportation Support Battalion and deactivation of Landing Support Company and Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion, on Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 2, 2021.
    This Veterans Day, CUNY SPS Salutes All Who Served
    CUNY SPS proudly honors all veterans within our School and extends our heartfelt appreciation for their bravery and service. In recognition of this important day, we are pleased to showcase several student veterans and the community who supports them.
    CUNY SPS Years of Services awardees in a group shot with Dean Lisa R. Braverman and HR Benefits Manager Kimesha Johnson
    CUNY SPS Celebrates Faculty and Staff Service with Milestone Anniversary Ceremony
    For the second year in a row, CUNY SPS celebrated the hard work and dedication of its staff with a Years of Service Awards Ceremony honoring employees who reached milestone work anniversaries.
    CUNY SPS student working on their laptop outside in a park
    Undergraduate Business Programs To Be Offered As Zero Textbook Cost, Providing Students With Substantial Savings
    Starting in Winter Session 2026, CUNY SPS will add the BS in Business and the BPS in Applied Management and Entrepreneurship programs to the growing list of degree programs offering student savings through textbook-free curriculum, called "Z Degrees."

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