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University of Alabama | DeepColleges

The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

University of Alabama Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary

Every major at University of Alabama ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.

#MajorUS RankUniversity of Alabama SalaryNational MedianPremiumDegrees/Year
1 Computer Science $75,000 $75,000 0% 94
2 Engineering $72,000 $72,000 0% 629
3 Mathematics & Statistics $62,000 $62,000 0% 58
4 Business $55,000 $55,000 0% 1,960
5 Health Professions $52,000 $52,000 0% 629
6 Physical Sciences $48,000 $48,000 0% 69
7 Social Sciences $45,000 $45,000 0% 520
8 Biological Sciences $42,000 $42,000 0% 253
9 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $42,000 $42,000 0% 107
10 Communication & Journalism $40,000 $40,000 0% 613
11 History $40,000 $40,000 0% 76
12 Natural Resources & Conservation $40,000 $40,000 0% 25
13 Education $38,000 $38,000 0% 177
14 Public Administration & Social Services $38,000 $38,000 0% 71
15 Foreign Languages & Linguistics $38,000 $38,000 0% 29
16 Philosophy & Religious Studies $38,000 $38,000 0% 12
17 Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $38,000 $38,000 0% 6
18 Psychology $36,000 $36,000 0% 334
19 English Language & Literature $36,000 $36,000 0% 63
20 Family & Consumer Sciences $35,000 $35,000 0% 453
21 Parks, Recreation & Fitness $35,000 $35,000 0% 186
22 Visual & Performing Arts $34,000 $34,000 0% 141

What Students Study at University of Alabama

Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.

Business/Marketing
30.1%
Social Sciences
9.7%
Communication
9.0%
Health Professions
8.9%
Engineering
8.8%
Family Sciences
6.4%
Psychology
5.0%
Biological Sciences
3.6%
Parks/Recreation
2.6%
Visual/Performing Arts
2.5%
Education
2.5%

Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of Alabama

Highest-Earning Majors

Computer Science
$75,000/yr
Engineering
$72,000/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$62,000/yr

Lowest-Earning Majors

Visual & Performing Arts
$34,000/yr
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
$35,000/yr
Family & Consumer Sciences
$35,000/yr

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Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. University of Alabama is not affiliated with DeepColleges.