Albany State University
Albany, GA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Albany State University is a public institution in Albany, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,956 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,674 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 27.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,024, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.63x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,898 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Education, Other, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,674
Graduation Rate
27.1%
Median Debt
$25,024
Average Net Price
$11,898
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.85x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.63x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,956
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,008
Pell Grant Rate
69.3%
Federal Loan Rate
63.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,693
Income $30K–$48K
$11,147
Income $48K–$75K
$13,785
Income $110K+
$17,324
Student Demographics
Women
66.5%
White
5.9%
Black
84.1%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
20.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | $41,282 | 121 |
| Registered Nursing | $87,799 | 106 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,310 | 93 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,246 | 53 |
| Biology | $49,440 | 45 |
| Psychology | $41,153 | 40 |
| Teacher Education | $51,782 | 27 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Communications | $39,265 | 17 |
| Social Work | $49,331 | 17 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | 13 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | $52,363 | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Management Information Systems | $59,046 | 7 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,777 | Not reported |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $52,264 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,909 | Not reported |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $65,152 | 40 |
| Social Work | $56,072 | 38 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 28 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 25 |
| Public Administration | $55,052 | 20 |
| Business Administration & Management | $68,632 | 19 |
| Registered Nursing | $126,877 | 11 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 4 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $77,121 | Not reported |
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $32,145 | 384 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,058 | 164 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,236 | 25 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $54,178 | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Georgia
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