Albany State University is a public 4-year college in Albany, Georgia with 5,956 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $14,511 a year after grants and graduates 30% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Albany State University acceptance rate and admissions
Albany State University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Albany State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,666 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $17,330 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,018 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $22,301 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,511 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,511 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,790 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Albany State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Albany State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 30% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $44,975 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 48% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Albany State University majors and what graduates earn
Albany State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 22 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($87,799).
All 22 majors at Albany State University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 105 | $84,015 | $87,799 | $21,250 |
| Management information systems | 7 | n/a | $59,046 | n/a |
| Accounting | 12 | n/a | $52,363 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 35 | $41,650 | $51,782 | $29,981 |
| Marketing | 14 | n/a | $50,366 | $27,826 |
| Biology | 55 | $38,072 | $49,440 | $27,763 |
| Social work | 6 | n/a | $49,331 | $31,000 |
| Criminal justice | 73 | $35,596 | $49,310 | $28,000 |
| Business administration | 76 | $44,585 | $49,246 | $27,284 |
| Education, Other | 121 | $29,510 | $41,282 | $26,923 |
| Psychology | 47 | $35,035 | $41,153 | $28,500 |
| Communication | 26 | $28,762 | $39,265 | $28,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 21 | n/a | n/a | $31,000 |
| Sociology | 18 | n/a | n/a | $31,000 |
| Computer and information sciences | 17 | $51,577 | n/a | $31,000 |
| Art and design, general | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Education | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Albany State University
9 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 9 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work | Master's | 30 | $52,355 | $38,591 |
| Business administration | Master's | 30 | $47,042 | $23,525 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 27 | $60,940 | $27,102 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 23 | $49,958 | $31,433 |
| Public administration | Master's | 23 | n/a | $38,680 |
| Nursing | Master's | 16 | $108,916 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 14 | $61,409 | $27,917 |
| Special education | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Albany State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 29 | $62,567 | $60,236 | $16,687 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 21 | $45,849 | $54,178 | $15,750 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 10 | $51,240 | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 5,956 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 73% women, 27% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Albany State University?
No. Albany State University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Albany State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,666 for in-state students and $17,330 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,511 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?
30% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Albany State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,975 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.