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Alabama A & M University

Al · Public · 100% graduation rate

Alabama A & M University is a public university in Al with a 100% graduation rate. We track 20 majors with debt-to-earnings ROI analysis. The highest-ROI major is Computer and Information Sciences (grade A), with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and NCES IPEDS.

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
95/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$23K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$23K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$23K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Construction Engineering Technology$27K$65K$92KASTRONG BUY
Marketing$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Political Science and Government$27K$58K$78KBBUY
Biology$27K$55K$74KBBUY
Audiovisual Communications Technologies$27K$48K$65KBBUY
Psychology$27K$48K$65KBBUY
Animal Sciences$27K$48K$65KBBUY
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27K$50K$67KCBUY
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27K$45K$61KCBUY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$27K$42K$58KCBUY
Social Work$27K$42K$57KCBUY
Special Education and Teaching$27K$45K$60KCBUY
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$27K$42K$57KCBUY

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How Alabama A & M University Compares

Alabama A & M University graduates carry a median debt of $26K across tracked majors, which is $298 more than the public universities average of $26K. Year-1 earnings average $61K, about $3K above peers of the same type. Within Al, the per-major debt average is $28K, so this school sits $2K below the state median. Its composite ROI score of 73 is 1 points above the public universities baseline (72). Graduation rate of 100% is a primary ROI driver, since it determines how many students actually reach the earnings levels listed. Across the full site (2202 schools), the debt average is $26K.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Alabama A & M University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Alabama A & M University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Alabama A & M University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $23K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).