Albany State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Georgia residents. graduation rate is below 40%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Albany State University is a public institution located in Albany, Georgia with approximately 5,956 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,898 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest historically black institution in Georgia. Albany State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including education, business, and the sciences. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $14,251 average net price is genuinely affordable and median debt at graduation is a low $12,000, the 23% graduation rate is a serious concern — meaning most students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you have a clear financial need and a strong support plan, but be honest with yourself about what's driving that graduation rate and whether you'll have the resources to be among those who make it through.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Albany State University graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($51,782 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Management Information Systems and Services ($59,046 vs $83,290).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 121 | $41,282 | $49,113 | −$7,831 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 106 | $87,799 | $88,910 | −$1,111 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 93 | $49,310 | $55,378 | −$6,068 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | $49,246 | $68,257 | −$19,011 |
| Biology, General | 45 | $49,440 | $57,214 | −$7,774 |
| Psychology, General | 40 | $41,153 | $50,706 | −$9,553 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | $51,782 | $47,382 | +$4,400 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | $39,265 | $56,359 | −$17,094 |
| Social Work | 17 | $49,331 | $51,790 | −$2,459 |
| Marketing | 13 | $50,366 | $69,303 | −$18,937 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | $52,363 | $76,194 | −$23,831 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 7 | $59,046 | $83,290 | −$24,244 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,956 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Albany State University cost?
The average net price at Albany State University is about $11,898 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?
Albany State University has a graduation rate of 31%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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