CUNY School of Professional Studies

Overview

CUNY School of Professional Studies is a school within the City University of New York system based in New York City [1][2]. Located at 119 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001 [7], it offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates [2] for adults seeking to complete a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, or earn a master's degree or certificate [3]. According to the school, 99% of its students take courses online, 62% work full-time, and it has awarded more than 11,000 certificates and degrees [4]. CUNY SPS is ranked number 9 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs list [5]. The school states that 98% of its general education courses are zero textbook cost or low-cost and that undergraduates receive one-to-one academic advisement [6]. Starting in Fall 2026, students in its BS in Information Science program may choose to enroll in a cybersecurity track [8].

The company's own site places it in New York: CUNY SPS is part of City University of New York, a public university system based in New York City. The text references a commencement cerem. [2]

CUNY SPS lists its address as 119 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. [7]

CUNY SPS states that starting in Fall 2026, students in its BS in Information Science program may choose to enroll in a cybersecurity track. [8]

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CUNY SPS states that 99% of its students take courses online, 62% work full-time, and the school has awarded more than 11,000 certificates and degrees. [4]

CUNY SPS is ranked #9 in the Nation on U.S. [5]

CUNY SPS states that 98% of its general education courses are zero textbook cost or low-cost and that undergraduates receive 1-to-1 academic advisement. [6]