The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
On top of quality academics, Alabama universities like the University of Alabama and Auburn University are best known for their competitive athletic programs. Sports fans will also find the first and only sports-focused institution in the country, the United States Sports Academy, which provides accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields like sports coaching and recreation management. While the state leaves a lot to be desired in terms of liberal arts colleges, it does feature high-quality religious institutions, including Samford University and Birmingham Southern College.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:6.1 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$41,565
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $6,778
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:71%
Graduation rate:79%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:8.3 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$32,925
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $9,352
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:76%
Graduation rate:49%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics in Alabama?
Years
6.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics in Alabama is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 6.9 years.
How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in economics earn in Alabama?
Salary
$37,910
The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $37,910 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost in Alabama?
Net cost
$21,626
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $21,626. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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