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

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Auburn University at Montgomery$39,887
The University of Alabama$48,879$65,054$23,0710.47
Samford University$47,565$47,133$18,0000.38
Auburn University$45,460$56,959$20,5000.45
University of North Alabama$40,470$52,250$21,5000.53
University of Alabama in Huntsville$40,225$23,0000.57
National Median$44,728$24,2670.54

Other Marketing Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$11,900$48,879$23,071
Samford University
Birmingham
$38,144$47,565$18,000
Auburn University
Auburn
$12,536$45,460$20,500
University of North Alabama
Florence
$11,990$40,470$21,500
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$11,770$40,225$23,000

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 Auburn University at Montgomery, approximately 43% 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.