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University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Public · General
University of South Alabama is a public institution in Mobile, AL. With a 65% admission rate and 1,200 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 8,540 students, offers 32 programs with earnings data, and has a 50% 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
65%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,200
Enrollment
8,540
Completion Rate
50%
Cost of Attendance
$22,070
In-State Tuition
$9,676
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,652
Programs
34
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 32 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($22K)
Showing 32 of 32 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,499 | $106,281 | $22,070 | 3.7x | |
| 2 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,116 | $88,027 | $22,070 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,447 | $70,878 | $22,070 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,175 | $89,384 | $22,070 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,626 | — | $22,070 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,611 | $64,099 | $22,070 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,547 | $86,917 | $22,070 | 2.7x | |
| 8 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,344 | $75,104 | $22,070 | 2.6x | |
| 9 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,256 | $84,922 | $22,070 | 2.5x | |
| 10 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,515 | — | $22,070 | 2.3x | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,795 | $54,805 | $22,070 | 2.2x | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,253 | $94,533 | $22,070 | 2.1x | |
| 13 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,348 | $54,316 | $22,070 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,657 | $65,107 | $22,070 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,105 | $47,395 | $22,070 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,486 | $42,442 | $22,070 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,600 | $46,298 | $22,070 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,216 | $48,094 | $22,070 | 1.6x | |
| 19 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,771 | $43,857 | $22,070 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,557 | $42,033 | $22,070 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,868 | $50,197 | $22,070 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,181 | $51,684 | $22,070 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,630 | $44,628 | $22,070 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,153 | $46,121 | $22,070 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,744 | $43,909 | $22,070 | 1.3x |
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