University of Alabama Rankings by Salary Score
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University of Alabama is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Alabama
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Alabama's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Alabama to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for UA Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,250 | $53,880 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $26,000 | $65,490 | |
| Anthropology | $24,250 | $29,140 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | $25,000 | $35,270 | |
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Biology, General | $23,250 | $28,060 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $43,630 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $25,250 | $48,850 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $22,500 | $62,510 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,850 | $61,650 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $22,750 | $36,670 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,500 | $68,000 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,250 | $33,740 | |
| Dance | $25,000 | $21,510 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $25,000 | $41,570 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $26,000 | $31,310 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,000 | $16,990 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Not Reported | $25,660 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $25,000 | $69,710 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,940 | $27,670 | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $27,000 | $39,150 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $24,000 | $31,020 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,880 | $52,110 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,250 | $27,500 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $23,000 | $44,970 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $27,000 | $31,130 | |
| History | $19,500 | $30,230 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $21,250 | $35,310 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $22,500 | $30,120 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $22,500 | $34,420 | |
| Journalism | $23,150 | $30,500 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $24,000 | $73,250 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,750 | $56,980 | |
| Marketing | $23,430 | $49,490 | |
| Mathematics | $22,000 | $53,780 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $25,750 | $67,400 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $25,000 | $35,270 | |
| Music | $21,000 | $28,410 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $20,000 | $30,410 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,000 | $38,090 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,540 | $27,320 | |
| Public Health | $24,250 | $29,690 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25,000 | $40,350 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $25,000 | $31,520 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,750 | $56,750 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $31,840 | |
| Social Work | $23,250 | $33,460 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,000 | $38,290 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,500 | $37,740 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,000 | $31,590 |
Salary Scores for UA Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $60,110 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | Not Reported | $71,580 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,890 | $81,030 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $68,220 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $48,670 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $57,320 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $41,790 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $32,650 | $52,110 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $27,560 | $50,230 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $30,750 | $48,560 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $42,890 | $93,650 | |
| Library Science and Administration | $29,230 | $42,840 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not Reported | $85,640 | |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $50,610 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $31,840 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $41,210 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,980 | $87,970 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Social Work | $30,750 | $39,250 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $28,780 | $44,670 | |
| Taxation | Not Reported | $62,260 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,000 | $47,630 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $30,750 | $35,420 |
Salary Scores for UA Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $66,170 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,700 | $81,210 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Law | $63,600 | $63,570 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $74,240 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,710 | $110,880 |
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My experience so far is one of pride that I have been able to be apart of my university. The dedication and hard work that has been put into my two years so far has allowed me to succeed in many ways, as well as increasing my self-development skills. The university is a great place to study and I would suggest it to anyone.
I highly recommend The University of Alabama to any student. Being an out of state student who knew no one when I first got to campus, I had the opportunity to meet so many new people and some of my very best friends because of all of the campus involvement available to students. I loved my major and my advisors always made sure I was on track with my classes and internships.