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The University of Alabama

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The University of Alabama's campus is located in Tuscaloosa, the largest in the state system. As a major research university, it offers a wide array of programs across twelve academic divisions, including the state's only publicly supported law school. Known as "The Capstone," Alabama fosters a strong sense of tradition, particularly surrounding its celebrated Crimson Tide football program.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,645/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,900/yr

Out-of-state: $33,200/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 18% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$18,592	$74,368	5.9x
$30K – $48K	$19,928	$79,712	5.5x
$48K – $75K	$23,056	$92,224	4.7x
$75K – $110K	$25,396	$101,584	4.3x
$110K+	$25,773	$103,092	4.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,900	$47,600	9.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at The University of Alabama

44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$83,651/yr	Very High	20.4x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	84	$73,000/yr	High	15.9x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	81	$60,832/yr	Very High	15.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	80	$55,580/yr	Very High	16.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	78	$53,452/yr	Very High	15.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$79,504/yr	Very High	21.8x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	74	$74,078/yr	Very High	22.2x
Aerospace Compare across schools	74	$73,887/yr	High	18.7x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$75,238/yr	Very High	18.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$70,619/yr	High	17.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$69,809/yr	High	19.4x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	72	$55,550/yr	Very High	20.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	71	$48,668/yr	High	13.5x
Marketing Compare across schools	68	$48,879/yr	Very High	15.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	60	$44,857/yr	Very High	13.5x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	59	$42,445/yr	High	12.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	58	$44,025/yr	High	9.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	53	$44,215/yr	High	11.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	53	$34,194/yr	Moderate	10.6x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	51	$40,546/yr	High	11.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$32,699/yr	Very High	11.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	47	$45,631/yr	High	9.5x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	47	$37,836/yr	High	6.9x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	47	$37,111/yr	High	9.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	47	$32,178/yr	High	10.0x
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Compare across schools	45	$41,201/yr	High	11.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	45	$40,790/yr	High	10.1x
International Relations Compare across schools	45	$35,324/yr	High	11.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	45	$28,391/yr	High	10.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$29,848/yr	High	11.9x
Public Health Compare across schools	41	$35,698/yr	High	6.5x
History Compare across schools	41	$25,533/yr	High	10.9x
Journalism Compare across schools	40	$35,509/yr	Very High	10.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	39	$31,911/yr	High	9.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	38	$30,264/yr	High	8.3x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	36	$35,059/yr	High	9.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	36	$31,462/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$29,245/yr	High	9.0x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	31	$29,044/yr	High	10.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	29	$21,836/yr	Moderate	8.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	26	$25,045/yr	Very High	8.4x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	21	$17,511/yr	High	2.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$19,543/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Dance Compare across schools	16	$18,716/yr	Low	2.9x

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