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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Public Flagship
The University of Alabama is a public institution in Tuscaloosa, AL. With a 76% admission rate and 1,400 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 32,323 students, offers 53 programs with earnings data, and has a 73% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
76%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,400
Enrollment
32,323
Completion Rate
73%
Cost of Attendance
$32,024
In-State Tuition
$11,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,200
Programs
53
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 53 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($32K)
Showing 53 of 53 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,651 | $102,009 | $32,024 | 2.6x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,504 | $108,377 | $32,024 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,238 | $91,807 | $32,024 | 2.3x | |
| 4 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,078 | $110,434 | $32,024 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,887 | $93,809 | $32,024 | 2.3x | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,000 | $80,311 | $32,024 | 2.3x | |
| 7 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,619 | $86,784 | $32,024 | 2.2x | |
| 8 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,809 | $97,080 | $32,024 | 2.2x | |
| 9 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,832 | $79,720 | $32,024 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,580 | $84,758 | $32,024 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,550 | $103,502 | $32,024 | 1.7x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,452 | $79,435 | $32,024 | 1.7x | |
| 13 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,879 | $80,393 | $32,024 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,668 | $69,113 | $32,024 | 1.5x | |
| 15 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,631 | $50,092 | $32,024 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,857 | $69,002 | $32,024 | 1.4x | |
| 17 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,838 | $52,664 | $32,024 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,215 | $57,905 | $32,024 | 1.4x | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,025 | $48,985 | $32,024 | 1.4x | |
| 20 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,445 | $64,089 | $32,024 | 1.3x | |
| 21 | Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,201 | $58,969 | $32,024 | 1.3x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,790 | $52,949 | $32,024 | 1.3x | |
| 23 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,546 | $57,002 | $32,024 | 1.3x | |
| 24 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,836 | — | $32,024 | 1.2x | |
| 25 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,111 | $52,091 | $32,024 | 1.2x |
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