Public Institution
University at Albany
The University at Albany's main campus features a distinctive mid-century modern design with academic buildings arranged around a central podium. Students benefit from a research-focused environment with strengths in social sciences, public policy, and atmospheric sciences. The campus also hosts the New York State Writers Institute, providing a unique cultural resource for students. Its location in the state capital offers students access to government and cultural institutions.
Programs
30
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$37,235
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
47/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,408
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $28,998/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University at Albany's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 42% of students receive Pell Grants; 52% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,066 | $52,264 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,895 | $63,580 |
| $48K – $75K | $19,850 | $79,400 |
| $75K – $110K | $20,811 | $83,244 |
| $110K+ | $25,009 | $100,036 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,408 | $41,632 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University at Albany
30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$55,124/yr | Very High | 21.4x |
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
78
|
$49,759/yr | Very High | 18.7x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
76
|
$48,605/yr | High | 18.6x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
66
|
$48,276/yr | High | 15.3x |
|
Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other Compare across schools → |
63
|
$51,917/yr | Very High | 17.1x |
| Applied Mathematics Compare across schools → |
61
|
$65,604/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
|
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
59
|
$45,637/yr | Very High | 10.0x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
59
|
$37,188/yr | Very High | 15.0x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
56
|
$45,744/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
55
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$42,257/yr | High | 14.0x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
47
|
$33,251/yr | Very High | 11.9x |
| History Compare across schools → |
47
|
$32,174/yr | High | 12.2x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
45
|
$32,099/yr | High | 13.6x |
| Homeland Security Compare across schools → |
44
|
$38,472/yr | Moderate | 8.2x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
44
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$32,913/yr | Moderate | 12.8x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
43
|
$33,433/yr | High | 11.8x |
|
Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Compare across schools → |
42
|
$32,377/yr | High | 15.5x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
42
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$31,835/yr | High | 13.9x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
42
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$30,456/yr | High | 12.3x |
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools → |
37
|
$26,245/yr | High | 5.3x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
36
|
$35,683/yr | Moderate | 11.5x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
36
|
$31,940/yr | Very High | 11.1x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
35
|
$28,553/yr | Very High | 12.6x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
34
|
$29,900/yr | High | 9.3x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
31
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$30,810/yr | Very High | 6.4x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
31
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$30,792/yr | High | 6.4x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$33,266/yr | High | 7.0x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
27
|
$32,808/yr | Very High | 6.9x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
26
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$20,116/yr | Moderate | 3.8x |
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools → |
25
|
$29,823/yr | Very High | 6.2x |
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