University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama · Public · 8,879 undergraduates
Of 49 programs with reported earnings, 47 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 74 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,657 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,265 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,277 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,252 |
| $110k and up | $25,322 |
| All families (average) | $17,648 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $122,851 | +$90,647 | clears the bar | $51,673 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,024 | +$45,820 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,090 | +$21,886 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,956 | +$16,752 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $47,019 | +$14,815 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,384 | +$11,180 | clears the bar | $23,561 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,602 | +$16,398 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $53,511 | +$21,307 | clears the bar | $34,535 | 1.6 yrs |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,023 | +$10,819 | clears the bar | $25,419 | 2.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,052 | +$56,848 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,021 | +$15,817 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,828 | +$14,624 | clears the bar | $24,870 | 1.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,410 | +$32,206 | clears the bar | $26,036 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $50,483 | +$18,279 | clears the bar | $24,974 | 1.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $80,317 | +$48,113 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 49 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.