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59.8%Acceptance
$13,710Tuition
2,087Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,957Earnings
#17 in AlabamaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
52.0%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
49.4%
Retention Rate
73.2%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$42,957
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Loan Repayment Rate
51.7%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$254/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Master $56,157
Education, General. Doctoral $53,984
Educational Administration and Supervision. Master $52,733
Accounting and Related Services. Bachelor $44,933
Finance and Financial Management Services. Bachelor $44,384
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Master $42,249 $41,000
Marketing. Bachelor $37,208
Student Counseling and Personnel Services. Master $37,088 $51,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Bachelor $34,872 $24,500
Biology, General. Bachelor $32,569
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Bachelor $32,391
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. Bachelor $31,314
Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Bachelor $31,133 $25,000
Social Work. Bachelor $29,250 $23,250
Psychology, General. Bachelor $25,194 $20,048

Outcomes Overview

Graduates earn a median of $42,957 ten years after college, which puts their typical debt of $24,000 at a manageable 56% debt-to-earnings ratio. Monthly loan payments of $254 take about 7% of gross income, below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.7% employment rate shows most graduates find work, though many enter teaching and social services fields that typically pay less than business or tech careers. With 52% of students taking federal loans, debt loads stay reasonable for a liberal arts education. The school's strong teacher preparation programs help explain why graduates often choose public service careers over high-paying corporate jobs. This represents an average return on investment for students who value meaningful work over maximum earnings.