The city of Albany, NY has 8 major colleges and universities one can pursue their degrees in. the university with the highest number of students is the Excelsior College which is a private institution. It is then followed by SUNY Albany, College of Saint Rose and Albany College of Pharmacy.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.