With a wide array of colleges and universities in the area, prospective students will find a variety of programs from liberal arts to engineering to technology. You will also find the perfect learning atmosphere whether you prefer a bustling city school, sprawling campus or quiet, rural environment. You may even earn your degree online – in the comfort of your own home – through a distance learning program.
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In preparing students for their careers or further schooling, Tech Valley’s colleges offer nationally recognized and innovative programs.
For example, University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is the first college in the world devoted exclusively to nanoscale science. The schools was also ranked tops in the country for nanotechnology and microtechnology by Small Times magazine.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a national leader in technology and engineering education and is one of the top entrepreneurial schools in the country.
The US Military Academy provides an unmatched program combining classroom education and military training.
Paul Smiths College, Plattsburgh State, Skidmore, Union and Vassar are well-regarded for their liberal arts programs.
And this is just a sampling of the educational opportunities that Tech Valley has to offer. Explore the region for yourself and discover unparalleled learning experiences.
Area community colleges offer extensive associate degrees and certificate programs, feature state-of-the-art technologies, modern equipment and excellent facilities. Because community colleges are quite affordable, many students attend a two-year community college and then transfer to a four-year school, typically with enough credits to obtain a bachelor’s degree after two more years of study.