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Alabama State University

AL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
84/100

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 Science$29K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Information Science/Studies$29K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$29K$92K$129KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Marketing$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Political Science and Government$34K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$34K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$34K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$34K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$34K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34K$50K$67KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$34K$42K$57KDAVOID
Music$35K$42K$57KDAVOID
Dance$35K$42K$57KDAVOID
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$35K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Alabama State University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $29K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Alabama State 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 State University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $29K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science 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).