At a glance
Average net price
$11,898
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,956
In-state tuition
$5,656
Out-of-state tuition
$17,008
Cost of attendance
$19,333
Median earnings (10y)
$40,674
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 78.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (35%), health (24%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM7%
- Health24%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts35%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services6%
- Liberal arts29.1%~1,736 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions24.5%~1,457 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education12.8%~759 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business8.8%~524 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~351 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~264 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~226 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.0%~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.4%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.4%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 768 | $24,366 | $20,149 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 358 | $60,649 | $27,482 |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 212 | $25,419 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 198 | $62,478 | $32,324 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 173 | $29,387 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 108 | $31,383 | $31,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $23,743 | $30,718 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $26,026 | $30,745 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 64 | $33,620 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 57 | $47,214 | $23,116 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 55 | $48,072 | $24,626 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 52 | $44,832 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 50 | $41,423 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 41 | $36,757 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | $34,558 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 39 | $105,294 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 32 | $25,609 | $31,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 31 | $36,994 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 28 | — | $15,179 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 23 | $29,688 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $30,660 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | $33,523 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Albany State University
Albany State University is a large institution located in Albany, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,956 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Albany State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,898 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,656 for in-state students and $17,008 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,333 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.1%, a average completion outcome. 78.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,674 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Albany State University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (35% of credentials), health (24% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Albany, Georgia (city), Albany State University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Albany State University
Q.How much does Albany State University cost?
The average net price at Albany State University is $11,898 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,333.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?
Albany State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Albany State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Albany State University graduate earns $40,674 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Albany State University?
Published tuition is $5,656 in-state and $17,008 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Albany State University located?
Albany State University is located in Albany, Georgia (ZIP 31705).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Albany State University at their official website.