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Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Preparing dynamic leaders to shape the future of public policy.

A National Leader in Public Affairs Education

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany is proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top schools in the country. Talented students come to Rockefeller for the knowledge and tools to make a difference in the world.

Offering undergraduate, master's and doctoral level degree programs in public administration, political science, criminal justice, and international affairs, as well as graduate certificate programs, we pride ourselves on preparing dynamic leaders who will shape the public policies of the future.

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Rockefeller College Celebrates 75th Anniversary

95%

of MPA graduates in the class of 2023 secured full-time employment within nine months of graduation.

80%

of MPA internships are paid and have an average payrate of $20.03/hour.

83%

of NYS Assembly Graduate Interns were Rockefeller College students in 2024.

Information & Technology Management graduate specialization in the nation.

Nationally Ranked MPA

U.S. News & World Report ranks the MPA program at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy 26th in the country out of 271 public affairs programs.

Within the field of public affairs, Rockefeller is ranked in the following specialties:

5th in Information and Technology Management
7th in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
17th in Public Management and Leadership
18th in Local Government Management
21st in Nonprofit Management
31st in Public Policy Analysis

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College News

SUNY SA leaders stand on the grass in front of the SUNY System Administration Building.

UAlbany Students Lead SUNY Student Assembly

November 12, 2024

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the State University of New York’s Student Assembly (SUNY SA), a group of representative students who advocate for the interests of their campuses.

UAlbany R&E Week panelists discuss the state of AI in the Capital Region during R&E Week in October, 2024 at ETEC.

R&E Week Highlights AI, Innovation and Creative Works

November 7, 2024

UAlbany's second annual Research and Entrepreneurship Week brought together scholars from throughout New York and beyond to put the spotlight on the explosive growth of artificial intelligence in the Capital Region, along with highlighting the substantial scholarly work of UAlbany researchers and inventors.

A man with an ipad looks down while a weather map of NEw York state appears in the foreground at UAlbany's XCite Lab.

CTG UAlbany Study Examines Role of Technology in Emergency Messaging

October 31, 2024

Relaying information to the public during emergencies is critically important. However, gaps remain in understanding how technology can and should be used for disseminating messages. A new study from the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) aims to address these gaps, particularly as it pertains to local municipalities.