Rockefeller Rises to 26th in US News National Rankings
Rockefeller College ranks in the top-25 for five public affairs specialties.
ALBANY, N.Y. — The University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy has once again been recognized as a national leader among public affairs colleges by U.S. News & World Report. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings, Rockefeller College ranks 26th in the nation overall, as well in the top-25 nationally for five public affairs specialties:
- 5th in Information and Technology
- 7th in Homeland Security
- 17th in Public Management & Leadership
- 18th in Local Government Management
- 21st in Nonprofit Management
- 31st in Public Policy Analysis
“It’s wonderful to see this external recognition for the great work taking place in Rockefeller College,” said Dean Julie Novkov. “Our peers see how our faculty’s critical insights make sense of a rapidly changing world of public affairs and provide guidance for positive interventions. We also appreciate the acknowledgement that we continue to produce outstanding graduates who will lead us into the future with their substantive expertise and their commitment to serving the public good, no matter where they go.”
The rankings of public affairs programs, published in 2024, are based solely on peer assessment survey results. In fall 2023 and early 2024, U.S. News surveyed deans, directors and department chairs representing 271 master's programs in public affairs and administration. Two surveys were sent to each school and there was a response rate of 65.2%.
Located in the heart of state government, Rockefeller College offers undergraduate- and graduate-level study in public administration, public policy, political science, international affairs, and criminal justice. As a public university, Rockefeller College offers affordable tuition, a nearly 100 percent career placement rate, and an unmatched combination of excellence and value.
For over 75 years, Rockefeller College has trained students to be problem solvers and tackle difficult administrative and policy problems in local, state, national, and global communities. The Centers and Institutes that are part of Rockefeller College conduct state-of-the-art research and policy analysis, improve the knowledge and skills of employees in public and nonprofit agencies through professional development, and work with government at all levels in the United States and abroad to strengthen democracy and promote effective governing.
Rockefeller College has been recognized continually as one of the nation’s premier schools of public affairs since the inception of the U.S. News rankings 29 years ago.