C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
90/100 · earnings-weighted

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Albany, New York 12208
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences campus, Albany, NY
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences campus, Albany, NY. Photo: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
10/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

875
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
59%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$131,426
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$112,685
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,500
Median debt at graduation
67.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,252
Average SAT
30
Median ACT
28.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 100th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$40,169$84,423-28%#21 of 29#22$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $334,997
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,545/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12206 (6.1% cap, Albany)

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🏆 Where Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Pharmaceutical Sciences
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $39,100 $39,100
Room $7,000
Board $5,280
Total Cost (On-Campus) $56,015 $56,015

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
93%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

875
Total Students
64%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 8%
Black 9%
Asian 18%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%
Hybrid (Some Online) 47%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 59%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $39,100 for in-state students and $39,100 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
The graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences a good school?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a total enrollment of 875 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology