At a glance
Average net price
$17,167
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.5%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
12,564
In-state tuition
$10,866
Out-of-state tuition
$31,256
Cost of attendance
$28,802
Median earnings (10y)
$67,979
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 83.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (30%), humanities & arts (21%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health2%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services10%
- Business15.3%~1,927 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences14.4%~1,813 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science10.5%~1,320 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.3%~1,289 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~1,263 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,201 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~789 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication5.4%~682 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.2%~403 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- History2.1%~270 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~226 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.8%~221 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.5%~182 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~151 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 627 | $30,796 | $22,056 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 625 | $42,404 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 456 | $28,112 | $23,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 404 | $37,378 | $24,474 |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 382 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 382 | $32,193 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 378 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 314 | $30,460 | $24,332 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 314 | $31,790 | $24,358 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 299 | $33,038 | $22,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 268 | $46,902 | $23,250 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 264 | $48,066 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 258 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 227 | $47,380 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 217 | $43,841 | $24,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 206 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 177 | $54,175 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 174 | $63,947 | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 167 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 159 | $62,191 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 157 | $27,397 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 151 | $25,339 | $23,034 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 139 | $54,012 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 133 | $39,399 | — |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 131 | $60,933 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 112 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 104 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 102 | $32,542 | $25,086 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 93 | $60,180 | $24,637 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 77 | $36,324 | $22,803 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 68 | $27,062 | $22,625 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 66 | $41,197 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 61 | $39,696 | $25,856 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,293 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
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 University at Albany
University at Albany is a large institution located in Albany, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 12,564 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University at Albany — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,167 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,866 for in-state students and $31,256 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,802 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.4% 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 $67,979 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University at Albany confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), stem (21% 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
University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Albany, New York (city), University at Albany draws students from across New York 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 University at Albany
Q.How much does University at Albany cost?
The average net price at University at Albany is $17,167 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,802.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University at Albany?
University at Albany has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University at Albany?
University at Albany admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University at Albany graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University at Albany graduate earns $67,979 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University at Albany?
Published tuition is $10,866 in-state and $31,256 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University at Albany located?
University at Albany is located in Albany, New York (ZIP 12222).
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 University at Albany at their official website.