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12,564
students enrolled
4,509
degrees and certificates a year
61%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,167
average net price a year
Tuition $7,070 in state, $25,660 out of state
$51,380
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$67,979
median earnings, 10 years after entry
48% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 13% | 595 |
| Social sciences | 12% | 555 |
| Computer & information sciences | 10% | 462 |
| Security & protective services | 10% | 446 |
| Education | 9% | 392 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 1 |
The job market around University at Albany
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Albany County, where the college is.
390
open professional jobs
30
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
20 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Albany County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$83,149
median household income
Albany County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (57 open), sales (59 open), operations (55 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: KPMG (32), Trinzic (14), New York State (12), Micron Technology (8), Aon (7), Consigli Construction (7), Accenture (6), Charter Communications (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (80), Sales (59), Finance (57), Operations (55), Data & Analytics (25), Marketing (13). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.
- Albany Career CentralAlbany · Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is University at Albany?
- University at Albany enrolls about 12,564 students and is a public 4-year institution in Albany, New York. It awards about 4,509 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University at Albany?
- 61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University at Albany graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,380 six years after entry and $67,979 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University at Albany offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University at Albany awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University at Albany?
- 390 open professional jobs are listed in Albany County, 30 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. KPMG has the most openings.
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