University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama · Public · 2,974 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,179 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,523 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,606 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,550 |
| All families (average) | $12,684 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $59,095 | +$26,891 | clears the bar | $27,334 | 1 yr |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $73,704 | +$41,500 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $68,664 | +$36,460 | clears the bar | $27,332 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $59,972 | +$27,768 | clears the bar | $34,166 | 1.2 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $63,682 | +$31,478 | clears the bar | $38,666 | 1.2 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $40,455 | +$8,251 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $64,605 | +$32,401 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 0.8 yrs |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's Degree | $60,086 | +$27,882 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,039 | +$44,835 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $41,440 | +$9,236 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,696 | +$21,492 | clears the bar | $30,875 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $58,218 | +$26,014 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,019 | -$2,185 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 58% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.