Albany State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Albany State University?

Albany State's reported four-year graduation rate is 15%, while its six-year rate is 33%. These are measures for defined entering student cohorts, not predictions of whether a particular student will finish.

The reported overall graduation rate is 31%, and the student retention rate is 79%. Retention generally tracks whether students return after their first year; graduation rates follow eligible cohorts through a longer period. The measures therefore answer different questions and should not be added together. They also do not describe every transfer student or every adult learner in the same way. For a realistic completion plan, prospective students should examine their major's course sequence, expected credit load, transfer-credit evaluation, and the availability of required classes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Albany State University?

College Scorecard program figures provide a limited look at earnings measured one year after completion among the graduates included in that federal measure. For Albany State's registered nursing program, the reported figure is $62,478; for business administration and related programs, it is $31,383. These figures describe observed outcomes for particular fields, not salaries promised to new graduates.

Other reported one-year figures include $34,558 for computer and information sciences and $29,387 for criminal justice and corrections. Earnings data can vary substantially by occupation, location, further education, work hours, and the graduates represented. A one-year measure is especially incomplete for fields where graduates commonly continue their education or need time to obtain a professional credential. Students comparing majors should consider program costs, licensing requirements, and employment options alongside earnings.