by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAlbany was $1,069 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 public policy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAlbany. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany public policy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAlbany Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 82 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.