Home › The University of Alabama › Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,832/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$739K	$722K	$619K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	15.2x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.4x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	77

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,600

Out-of-state: $132,800 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,600

-86% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,720

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Alabama's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program produces graduates earning $60,832/yr — within striking distance of the $62,729 national average for this field.

The 15.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $23,250 in median debt clears quickly against $60,832 in annual earnings.

Ranked #33 out of 118 programs, The University of Alabama's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $60,832 to $79,720 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About The University of Alabama

A 76% acceptance rate means The University of Alabama is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 32,323 in Tuscaloosa, AL.

See all programs and financial aid at The University of Alabama →

Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Other Schools

Other Majors at The University of Alabama

Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Alabama's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. The University of Alabama's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →