Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Albany State graduates experience steady earnings growth from early to mid-career periods, with median earnings increasing from $35,579 six years after enrollment to $40,674 at ten years. This represents 14.3% growth over the four-year period, indicating consistent career advancement as graduates gain experience in their chosen fields.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings fall below the peer average for similar institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Moderate debt load. Repaying $25,024 requires planning but is achievable.
Albany State graduates carry median debt of $25,024, which compares to a peer median of $21,105, representing $3,919 above typical levels for similar institutions. Debt levels span from $10,500 at the 25th percentile to $39,000 at the 75th percentile, indicating variation in borrowing patterns across the student population.
Albany State University ranks modestly below average at the 16.4th percentile for return on investment, reflecting earnings that fall $1,588 below expectations for similar students nationally. This around the national average value-added performance places the institution at the 49th percentile for earnings beyond expectations—essentially typical outcomes given student demographics and program mix.
Approximately 25.6% of Albany State graduates continue to graduate or professional school, though this estimate carries low confidence due to program ...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Program-level earnings reveal significant variation driving Albany State's overall return profile. Adult Health Nurse/Nursing graduates lead at $87,762, demonstrating exceptional return on educational investment and ranking #1 in Georgia.
Adult and Continuing Education graduates earn $42,545, while Biology graduates earn $39,674. In contrast, Education, Other graduates earn $28,916 and Psychology graduates earn $30,777, reflecting service-oriented career pathways with modest immediate earnings but significant social impact potential.
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Earnings distribution at Albany State spans from $23,741 to $59,552, representing a 2.5:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles that indicates meaningful variation in post-graduation outcomes. Low-income graduates earn $32,600, demonstrating the institution's effectiveness in supporting economic mobility for students from lower-income backgrounds.
