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    Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

    Preparing dynamic leaders to shape the future of public policy. 

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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.
#5
Information & Technology Management graduate specialization in the nation.
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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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University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez delivered his Fall University Address on Thursday, updating the community on the state of the University and highlighting achievements in enrollment, rankings, research, and student success and supports.
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Albany, NY 12203
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