University at Albany

University at Albany's BSW program produced 27 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #235 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

62.7% of students here finish their degree, against a national median of 50.4% across the BSW colleges in this directory — a meaningful margin. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,949 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,185 below the $22,134 median across the 30 BSW colleges in New York. 49.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.