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University of Alabama in Huntsville

AL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

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$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$22K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Computer Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Industrial Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Physics$22K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Management Information Systems and Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Alabama in Huntsville earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $22K. 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).