University of West Alabama Rankings by Salary Score
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University of West Alabama's Top Rankings
University of West Alabama is ranked on 2 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of West Alabama
We calculated a salary score for each of University of West 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 West 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 UWA Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,430 | $52,940 |
Salary Scores for UWA Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $30,410 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $41,300 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $29,140 | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,870 | $24,620 | |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $42,420 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,500 | $28,240 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $27,950 |
Salary Scores for UWA Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $27,280 | $59,490 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $27,330 | $46,590 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $31,430 | $46,620 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $32,800 | $52,790 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $32,800 | $46,200 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,330 | $49,590 |
Most Recent Reviews
I’ve been in the Alt-A M.Ed program at West Alabama for a year and was supposed to start my student teaching internship at the start of next semester (Fall ‘21), but have now been forced to delay until Spring ‘22 because the program advisor failed to sign my application (which I submitted over a month before it was due) by the deadline. I have been trying to contact said advisor since I received an email informing me that my signed app was still missing, but all I’ve gotten is an auto-reply saying they are... Read More
I was enrolled in the online Master of Arts in Teaching program and loved the experience at UWA. I liked the small class size, for it was easy to communicate with with peers and faculty. All course faculty had doctorate degrees. My courses were challenging, and faculty were engaged in the course. From admissions to financial aid to the graduation process, staff were professional, efficient, and caring.