# University at Albany: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Albany, NY. IPEDS 196060, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-albany/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,808
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,572 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,305 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in NY: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $66,117): -$15,545
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,636

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,572 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,112 | $45,893 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,062 | $58,076 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,923 | $74,022 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,037 | $82,753 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,085 | $99,471 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $96,976 | $17,625 | $28,690 | 95% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $96,884 | $22,486 | $21,590 | 96% |
| Fordham University | $75,563 | $26,884 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Barnard College | $66,117 | $19,000 | $28,800 | 93% |
| New York University | $62,651 | $19,250 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $60,381 | $24,250 | $31,563 | 77% |
| University at Albany | $50,572 | $22,305 | $17,167 | 62% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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