Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.9%
- Retention Rate
- 80.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,767
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,705
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $220/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. | Master | $91,017 | $28,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $86,867 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $86,424 | $34,361 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $22,675 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $19,049 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $22,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $60,452 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,846 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $55,964 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,547 | $27,997 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $54,644 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $50,554 | $20,911 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $48,823 | $20,088 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $43,993 | $18,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $43,240 |
Outcomes Overview
UAH graduates enter the workforce with strong earning potential, reflecting the university's aerospace and engineering focus. The median debt of $20,705 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.33 when measured against the $61,767 median salary after 10 years. Monthly loan payments of $220 represent only 4.5% of typical graduate income, well below financial advisors' recommended 10% threshold. The 95.9% employment rate demonstrates the value of UAH's connections to Huntsville's aerospace corridor, including NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and defense contractors. Many graduates land positions with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and other major aerospace employers. This combination of modest debt and strong earning potential creates a strong return on investment.