International Studies at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,683/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.7x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $530K | $528K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.7x | 12.7x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.6x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,632
Out-of-state: $115,992 (4.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,851
45% growth from Year 1
About University at Albany
University at Albany's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University at Albany's International Studies program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for International Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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