by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Albany State University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
Albany State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the master’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,482 undergraduate · 344 graduate (2,826 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Albany State University.
Among Albany State University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $64,677 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $48,072 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $47,214 |
| Social Work. | $38,787 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $38,503 |
Explore the full list of majors at Albany State University, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,413 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
363 | $24,366 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
225 | $64,677 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
36 | $47,214 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
21 | $48,072 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Histologic Technician. |
21 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
10 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other. | 121 | $25,419 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
62 | $38,503 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
14 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
6 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
3 | NA |
| Education, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
106 | $32,904 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
14 | $29,688 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
12 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. |
96 | $29,387 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 36 | $38,787 |
| Public Administration. | 23 | $36,994 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
55 | $26,026 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 47 | $23,743 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Mass Communication/Media Studies. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
18 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | $34,558 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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