University at Albany ★ Hidden gem
Albany, New York · Public · 12,564 undergraduates
Of 54 programs with reported earnings, 53 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 168 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,112 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,062 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,923 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,037 |
| $110k and up | $24,085 |
| All families (average) | $17,167 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,004 | +$19,258 | clears the bar | $19,789 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $76,633 | +$40,887 | clears the bar | $19,800 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,703 | +$22,957 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $63,331 | +$27,585 | clears the bar | $19,574 | 0.7 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $69,365 | +$33,619 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,508 | +$21,762 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,724 | +$23,978 | clears the bar | $20,066 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $64,270 | +$28,524 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $64,213 | +$28,467 | clears the bar | $37,349 | 1.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,285 | +$44,539 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $98,010 | +$62,264 | clears the bar | $22,186 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $58,847 | +$23,101 | clears the bar | $21,335 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $113,822 | +$78,076 | clears the bar | $31,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $77,882 | +$42,136 | clears the bar | $32,643 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $110,374 | +$74,628 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 54 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 62% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.