University at Albany: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University at Albany at a glance

• 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University at Albany

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

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• 498

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  25 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Albany County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 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 (67 open), sales (72 open), operations (74 open), marketing (15 open), human resources (16 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: KPMG (33), New York State (24), Trinzic (14), Broadview Credit Union (13), Atlas Copco (9), Plug Power (9), State of New York, USA (9), Aon (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (89), Operations (74), Sales (72), Finance (67), Data & Analytics (33), Programs (18). 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?

498 open professional jobs are listed in Albany County, 48 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. KPMG has the most openings.