The Hauppauge Unit of the SUNY Empire State College serves to educate nearby Suffolk Country residents. The college offers associate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in addition to professional and military programs at 34 locations throughout New York State.
There are 11 areas of study offered to those interested in an associate or undergraduate degree: Arts, business, management, economics, community and human services, cultural studies, education, history, human development, labor, science, mathematics and technology. Master's degree programs include labor policy, social policy, liberal studies, business administration and teaching.
In an effort to accommodate working adults, Empire has five semester sessions per year, with flexible evening and distance learning available.