Oswego began offering graduate work in 1948 when it introduced the Master's degree program in Elementary Education and Industrial Arts Education. Since that time, the College has gradually introduced a limited number of quality programs.
The Division of Graduate Studies is responsible for the administration of graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. The College of Arts and Sciences offers four graduate programs. The School of Business offers two graduate programs and the School of Education offers sixteen degree programs and three certificate of advanced study programs, many with a variety of options and specializations. In addition, a variety of graduate courses are offered for students who are not enrolled in degree programs.
The graduate division's aim is to provide an environment in which qualified students may join a competent faculty in the quest for advanced learning. The graduate program is conducted through academic course work and research which lead students toward professional improvement and scholarly achievement.

Together, Oswego's three schools---the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education---offer more than 100 undergraduate major, minor and graduate studies. Extensive internship and overseas study options and a college-wide Honors Program are also available.

Of our nearly 400 faculty, more than 300 are full-time, and 75% hold doctoral degrees. They include Fulbright scholars, noted researches, and gifted artists and writers.

Each year, the college's total enrollment of over 8,500 includes 6,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 50,000 alumni can be found all over the world.

Nearly 700 acres, including one mile of Lake Ontario shore, feature modern academic buildings, theaters, galleries, art and music studios, a library housing over 2.5 million items, 11 residence halls 2 athletic and recreational complexes and lots of popular gathering spots.