Founded in 1958, Maria College is one of 17 colleges and universities in the United States sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The private, co-educational, Catholic college in Albany serves almost 800 students in a variety of two and four year degrees and certificate programs preparing for meaningful careers. Maria College has a reputation for excellence in health related programs of nursing, occupational therapy assistant, health care management, psychology, and a foundation in liberal arts. Programs are delivered with high academic standards, convenient scheduling formats for students of any age who will benefit from small classes and 1:1 student support.