Is University at Albany worth it?
University at Albany is a public, four-year institution in Albany, New York (midsize city). It awarded 4,484 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and human biology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,469
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,256
Median earnings 10 years after
$67,979
Average net price
$17,167
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
4,484
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
12,564
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,792 | $59,724 | 304 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,456 | $55,004 | 300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,605 | $76,633 | 299 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $49,759 | $80,285 | 294 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $33,433 | $57,508 | 276 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,345 | $64,213 | 254 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $37,188 | $63,331 | 246 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | $38,472 | $69,365 | 226 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,099 | $58,703 | 219 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $32,377 | $68,178 | 195 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $33,251 | $64,270 | 175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $79,549 | $113,822 | 140 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $42,257 | $61,102 | 138 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $64,591 | $66,047 | 130 |
| Public Health | Master's | $60,321 | $77,882 | 122 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 330 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 285 |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | 233 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 132 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 131 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 121 |
| Informatics | Bachelor's | 116 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 9,547 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 9,357 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15% | 8,695 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 5,643 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 4,421 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 4,357 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 3,426 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,108 |
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Sources: federal figures for University at Albany. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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