Median Debt
$31,000
18% above national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Social Work bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Alabama A & M University$39,630$31,000
University of North Alabama$36,948$36,467$30,5000.83
University of Alabama at Birmingham$35,750$40,627$30,0000.84
Alabama State University$34,792$34,589$39,5931.14
Jacksonville State University$34,485$38,545$26,3420.76
University of South Alabama$33,771$40,006$30,5000.90
National Median$37,296$26,3620.71

Other Social Work Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Alabama
Florence
$11,990$36,948$30,500
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$35,750$30,000
Alabama State University
Montgomery
$11,248$34,792$39,593
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$34,485$26,342
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$9,676$33,771$30,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alabama A & M University, approximately 64% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.