Taxation at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in taxation earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany Compares for Taxation
All 30 colleges reporting taxation 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 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $170,796 | $173,701 | #1 | $130,913 |
| 2 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $134,927 | $122,775 | #6 | $113,936 |
| 3 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $133,259 | $142,207 | #2 | $72,916 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $132,681 | $126,285 | #4 | $82,933 |
| 5 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $129,565 | $127,297 | #3 | $102,309 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $128,385 | $122,196 | #7 | $81,698 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $127,082 | $115,636 | #9 | $80,287 |
| 8 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $120,412 | $114,607 | #11 | $79,338 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $120,205 | $114,410 | #12 | $80,262 |
| 10 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $119,302 | $105,058 | #18 | $79,313 |
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| 18 | Pace University New York, NY | $111,066 | $105,712 | #16 | $86,579 |
| 19 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $110,943 | $105,595 | #17 | $80,280 |
| 20 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $110,300 | $117,400 | #8 | — |
| 21 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $109,679 | $104,392 | #19 | $77,521 |
| 22 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $108,576 | $98,797 | #27 | $89,070 |
| 23 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $100,001 | $106,438 | #15 | $77,846 |
| 24 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $97,343 | $100,022 | #25 | $66,580 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,822 | $79,549 | #206 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,374 | $68,270 | #50 of 349 |
| Public Administration | $84,950 | $62,076 | #74 of 243 |
| Public Health | $77,882 | $60,321 | #111 of 201 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $76,461 | $50,934 | #5 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,708 | $51,925 | #155 of 453 |
| Criminology | $71,183 | $52,515 | #4 of 15 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,022 | $30,451 | #108 of 322 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,047 | $64,591 | #48 of 190 |
| Social Work | $64,213 | $53,345 | #117 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,771 | $53,103 | #70 of 204 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,341 | $58,981 | #181 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,847 | $54,318 | #197 of 285 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,314 | $42,523 | #69 of 71 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,691 | — | #33 of 43 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,514 | $35,104 | #25 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,521 one year after graduating and $109,679 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, University at Albany ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for taxation ($114,810), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.