Computer Science at University at Albany
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany sits in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 225 computer science graduations were recorded at University at Albany.
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Studying Online at University at Albany
Online coursework is an option at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 56 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 55 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 56 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 55 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University at Albany are 30% women (68) and 70% men (157).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Of the 100 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University at Albany, 21% were women (21) and 79% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, below the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 121 master’s computer science graduates at University at Albany, 36% were women (44) and 64% were men (77).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 114 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 2% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, lower than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University at Albany
Of the 4 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University at Albany, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University at Albany
This Computer Science program at University at Albany offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 225 |
Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Those who complete Computer Science program at University at Albany pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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