Below are the key facts about this program at SUNY at Albany. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SUNY at Albany highly for social work, coming in at #68 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 68 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 11 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 91 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 113 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Albany awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
SUNY at Albany holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY at Albany report a median salary of $57,426 a year. This is below $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY at Albany, social work graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 113 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 7 |