Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.7%
- Retention Rate
- 86.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,221
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $241/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $119,061 | $35,680 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $91,744 | $45,195 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,412 | $29,740 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $80,004 | $33,500 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $75,921 | $73,102 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $75,832 | $23,787 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Master | $74,017 | |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $71,643 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $21,375 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $22,625 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $67,164 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,281 | $24,015 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $64,493 |
Outcomes Overview
Alabama graduates earn a median of $59,221 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $22,750. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38%, which is reasonable for a public university. Monthly loan payments of $241 consume about 5% of graduates' income, leaving plenty of room for other expenses. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong demand for Alabama alumni across the Southeast. Many graduates enter business, education, and engineering fields where the university has solid regional connections. The combination of moderate debt, decent earnings, and strong job placement creates a solid return on investment for most students.