Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 38.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 38.0%
- Retention Rate
- 60.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,232
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,944
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 36.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $264/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $61,681 | $27,333 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $53,942 | $38,666 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $52,107 | $20,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $48,510 | $34,166 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $47,260 | $27,333 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $46,380 | $27,333 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $46,261 | $27,334 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $37,054 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $34,847 | $30,875 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $32,711 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $26,739 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
UWA graduates face a challenging financial picture after college. With median debt of $24,944 and median earnings of $44,232, graduates carry a debt-to-income ratio of 56 percent. Monthly loan payments of $264 consume about 7 percent of typical graduate income, which is manageable but tight. The 36.67 percent loan repayment rate suggests many struggle to pay down their debt effectively. UWA's strong teacher education program typically leads graduates into public school positions, which offer job security but modest starting salaries. The 97.7 percent employment rate shows graduates find work, but many enter lower-paying education and social service fields common in rural Alabama. This represents a weak return on investment.