Education at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in education earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albany State University Compares for Education
All 27 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $67,795 | $64,759 | #1 | $46,560 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,381 | $60,137 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $57,946 | $51,028 | #7 | $26,489 |
| 4 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $57,051 | $50,239 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $56,949 | $49,979 | #11 | $52,791 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $55,892 | $58,009 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $54,883 | $48,330 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $52,842 | $48,083 | #15 | $31,095 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #4 | $37,535 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #5 | $37,535 |
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| 22 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $43,653 | $46,805 | #19 | — |
| 23 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $42,329 | $46,240 | #21 | $26,676 |
| 24 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $42,160 | $38,363 | #27 | $31,250 |
| 25 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,282 | $42,735 | #25 | $28,034 |
| 26 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $37,795 | $40,524 | #26 | $32,812 |
| 27 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $36,481 | $44,263 | #24 | $27,729 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,799 | $77,491 | #431 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,909 | — | #158 of 253 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,046 | — | #159 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | — | #783 of 796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,264 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,782 | $39,031 | #175 of 680 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | $37,120 | #495 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,440 | $30,588 | #701 of 841 |
| Social Work | $49,331 | — | #304 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $31,868 | #510 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,246 | $35,784 | #1101 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,777 | — | #400 of 476 |
| Psychology | $41,153 | $26,187 | #942 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,265 | — | #638 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,034 one year after graduating and $41,282 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for education?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Albany State University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for education ($49,113), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,782.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.