Athens State University
Athens, Alabama · Public · 2,446 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,214 | +$12,010 | clears the bar | $17,984 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,349 | +$35,145 | clears the bar | $20,834 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,516 | +$31,312 | clears the bar | $22,073 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $55,507 | +$23,303 | clears the bar | $20,832 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $91,314 | +$59,110 | clears the bar | $37,866 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,331 | +$17,127 | clears the bar | $22,366 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $68,201 | +$35,997 | clears the bar | $28,771 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $52,775 | +$20,571 | clears the bar | $22,940 | 1.1 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $47,550 | +$15,346 | clears the bar | $23,144 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $102,639 | +$70,435 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $31,706 | -$498 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,773 | +$15,569 | clears the bar | $18,280 | 1.2 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,502 | +$8,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $57,584 | +$25,380 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $34,242 | +$2,038 | clears the bar | $22,180 | 10.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.