All University at Albany majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 14
- Science & Math · 13
- Engineering · 7
- Business & Finance · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $30,810 | $66,414 | $21,681 |
| International / Global Studies | $35,683 | $63,881 | $26,875 |
| Writing | — | $57,286 | — |
| History | $32,174 | $55,377 | $23,034 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $29,823 | $51,565 | $26,000 |
| English | $31,940 | $51,206 | $26,000 |
| Area Studies | $32,808 | $50,572 | $22,305 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $65,604 | $103,659 | $21,286 |
| Mathematics | $45,744 | $71,211 | $22,803 |
| Chemistry | $48,276 | $70,124 | $25,856 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $51,917 | $68,843 | $21,750 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $32,377 | $68,178 | $23,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $31,835 | $58,784 | $22,801 |
| Biology | $32,099 | $58,703 | $23,500 |
| Applied Statistics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | $25,875 |
| Biochemistry | $33,266 | — | $23,250 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | $24,227 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $55,124 | $98,010 | $24,000 |
| Business Administration | $48,605 | $76,633 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $37,188 | $63,331 | $24,474 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $45,637 | $95,885 | $24,637 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,759 | $80,285 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $20,116 | $42,540 | $22,625 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | — | $64,456 | $25,086 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,792 | $59,724 | $24,332 |
| Journalism | $28,553 | $59,495 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University at Albany students earn a median $67,979 ten years after starting college, more than 69% of New York colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
University at Albany majors questions
How many majors does University at Albany offer?
University at Albany offers 67 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University at Albany?
Applied Mathematics graduates from University at Albany earn a median $103,659 four years after graduating, the highest of the 33 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,286.
Which University at Albany majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $42,540 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University at Albany overview