CUNY School of Professional Studies

New York, New York, United States · Est. 2003 · Public

CUNY's leading online institution offering flexible bachelor's and master's degrees for working adults.

  • Established 2003; part of City University of New York system
  • Public four-year college with ~4,200 students
  • Located at 119 W. 31st Street, Manhattan (former Gimbels site, opened 2013)
  • Ranked #9 nationally for Best Online Bachelor's Programs (U.S. News 2026)
  • Pioneer in fully online degree programs at CUNY; 20+ years of online education leadership
  • Alumni primarily work in healthcare and business sectors; 6,000+ graduates

Academics

CUNY SPS specializes in fully online undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed for working adults. Undergraduate offerings include psychology (ranked #9 nationally), business, communication and media, disability studies, health information management, sociology (top 5 nationally), and liberal studies. Graduate programs include applied theatre, youth studies, data analytics, business management, disability studies, and psychology. The school also offers CCNE-accredited nursing bachelor's and master's degrees, certificate programs, and non-degree professional training for government agencies, nonprofits, and unions.

Campus & Student Life

The main campus is located in Midtown Manhattan at 119 W. 31st Street, the former site of the Gimbels department store. CUNY SPS operates as part of the CUNY Graduate Center within the broader City University of New York system. The school emphasizes online learning with emerging technology and interactive formats, taught by faculty experts in their fields with considerable online education experience. Student services include academic advisement, career services, counseling, health services, and disability support.

Admissions

CUNY SPS admits students to undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and non-degree programs. Undergraduate degree programs are designed for students who have already earned 24 or more credits at an accredited institution. The school welcomes applicants educated outside the U.S., veterans, and SEEK program participants. All students enrolled in fully online degree programs pay in-state tuition rates, regardless of residency.

Outcomes

Over 6,000 alumni have graduated from CUNY SPS, with the majority working in healthcare and business sectors. While most alumni reside in the United States, the school has alumni representation internationally in countries including the Czech Republic, Kenya, India, Serbia, and Slovakia. Career Services provides job search assistance, career counseling, internship opportunities, and professional development programs for current students and alumni.

Founded
2003
Type
Public
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationCity University of New York (CUNY)
Websitehttp://sps.cuny.edu
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
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Housing
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources