Below are the key facts about this program at SUNY at Albany. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SUNY at Albany as a strong choice for public policy, placing at #59 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 59 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in New York | 5 of 8 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 24 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public policy at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
SUNY at Albany holds a strong position among schools offering public policy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY at Albany awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 1 |