Is The University of Alabama worth it?
The University of Alabama is a public, four-year institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (midsize city). It awarded 9,181 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in marketing management, registered nursing and finance.
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Federal context for The University of Alabama
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,722
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,439
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,221
Average net price
$22,420
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
9,181
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
33,227
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,000 | $85,532 | 390 |
| Social Work | Master's | $43,687 | $54,926 | 359 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,879 | $77,451 | 350 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,668 | $69,715 | 345 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $42,445 | $68,227 | 333 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,580 | $85,020 | 319 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,238 | $95,079 | 251 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $28,391 | $53,940 | 173 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,194 | $57,796 | 165 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,245 | $49,900 | 158 |
| Law | First professional | $74,203 | $110,931 | 151 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,025 | $49,007 | 140 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,059 | $57,205 | 136 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $83,078 | $112,515 | 130 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Master's | $52,717 | $64,929 | 125 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 476 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 454 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 360 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 342 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 270 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 266 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 238 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 231 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 226 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 226 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 17% | 15,671 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 15,088 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 13,231 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 6,931 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 5,792 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 5,680 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 3,992 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 3,920 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Alabama. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page