Albany State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Albany State University at a glance

• 5,956

  students enrolled

• 1,446

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,898

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,064 in state, $14,786 out of state

• $35,579

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,674

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Albany State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Albany State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dougherty County, where the college is.

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• 64

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Dougherty County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $46,784

  median household income

  Dougherty County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open).

Hiring most: Cherokee Nation Businesses (8), Cintas (3), Pruitthealth Home Health (3), Knowledge Management (2), Molson Coors Beverage (2), Tidal Wave (2), Aegis Sciences (1), Albany Medical Center (1).

What they hire for: Sales (23), Operations (11), Data & Analytics (5), Administration (3), Engineering (3), Finance (3). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: WorkSource Southwest Georgia, Workforce Development Board - 17.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Albany State University?

Albany State University enrolls about 5,956 students and is a public 4-year institution in Albany, Georgia. It awards about 1,446 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Albany State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,579 six years after entry and $40,674 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Albany State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Albany State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Albany State University?

64 open professional jobs are listed in Dougherty County, 15 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Cherokee Nation Businesses has the most openings.