The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public · 33,227 undergraduates
Of 70 programs with reported earnings, 67 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 151 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,169 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,884 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,258 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,658 |
| $110k and up | $26,729 |
| All families (average) | $22,420 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,451 | +$45,247 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $85,020 | +$52,816 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,532 | +$53,328 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $68,227 | +$36,023 | clears the bar | $24,889 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,079 | +$62,875 | clears the bar | $24,015 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,900 | +$17,696 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,715 | +$37,511 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $112,515 | +$80,311 | clears the bar | $33,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $87,621 | +$55,417 | clears the bar | $22,190 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $61,617 | +$29,413 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,637 | +$27,433 | clears the bar | $23,905 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $54,926 | +$22,722 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Master's Degree | $76,736 | +$44,532 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,002 | +$24,798 | clears the bar | $23,719 | 1 yr |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $100,857 | +$68,653 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 70 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 73% complete their program.
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.