Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 53.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.0%
- Retention Rate
- 77.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,415
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,077
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $234/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 | $70,680 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,461 | $27,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $53,064 | $21,761 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,500 | $21,958 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $21,375 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,776 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $36,141 | $18,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $35,701 | $21,000 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $29,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $32,284 | $21,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $31,133 | $20,375 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $45,415 ten years after leaving, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 49%. Monthly loan payments of $234 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The school's strong music programs and connections to the legendary Muscle Shoals recording scene help alumni break into the competitive entertainment industry. Many graduates also enter education, business, and healthcare fields common in north Alabama. The 95.5% employment rate shows most Lions find work quickly after graduation. With relatively low debt loads and solid regional job prospects, UNA delivers an average return on investment for students seeking affordable four-year degrees.