Is Athens State University worth it?
Athens State University is a public, four-year institution in Athens, Alabama (small town). It awarded 897 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, business administration and management and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,433
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,623
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,273
Completions (2024)
897
Students (undergrad)
2,446
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,436 | $67,349 | 174 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,948 | $44,214 | 162 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,577 | $63,516 | 87 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $50,903 | $55,507 | 42 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $44,130 | $52,775 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $66,720 | $68,201 | 38 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $63,754 | $63,342 | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $78,435 | $102,639 | 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,319 | $91,314 | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $42,403 | $49,331 | 28 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $40,917 | $47,773 | 22 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $38,006 | $40,502 | 22 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,907 | $56,511 | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,324 | $34,242 | 19 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $43,668 | $47,550 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Master's | 33 |
| Technical Teacher Education | Master's | 30 |
| Technical Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 27 |
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Sources: federal figures for Athens State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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