Is University of Alabama in Huntsville worth it?

Huntsville, AL · Public · 4-year

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public, four-year institution in Huntsville, Alabama (midsize city). It awarded 2,180 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing; computer science; and aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical.

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Federal context for University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Median earnings 1 year after

$59,815

Median earnings 4 years after

$81,045

Median earnings 10 years after

$61,767

Average net price

$18,796

Completion rate

64%

Completions (2024)

2,180

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

6,591

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$63,036$75,430170
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$93,529$106,647103
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's$73,984$95,34178
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$39,476$62,87266
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$75,159$95,07662
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's$52,769$78,31946
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$36,775$45,99242
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral$124,924$132,90040
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's$81,516$100,29639
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's$80,471$102,85338
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's$70,383$87,33933
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$35,123$43,32131
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's$98,129$134,44530
Computer EngineeringBachelor's$83,909$105,92029
MarketingBachelor's$40,225$58,01528

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's154
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's121
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralBachelor's116
Computer ScienceBachelor's111
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseMaster's111
Engineering, GeneralMaster's92
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's91
Management Information Systems, GeneralBachelor's85
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's67
Business Administration and Management, GeneralMaster's66

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services31%5,571
Health Care and Social Assistance24%4,346
Manufacturing12%2,143
Educational Services9%1,680
Retail Trade4%776
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%646
Accommodation and Food Services3%492
Public Administration3%484

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Sources: federal figures for University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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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