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

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Huntingdon College$47,935
Athens State University$36,907$21,1870.57
University of Alabama in Huntsville$36,775$43,133$25,0000.68
Jacksonville State University$33,236$40,744$22,0000.66
Auburn University at Montgomery$31,385$41,273$31,0000.99
University of North Alabama$30,593$36,124$21,2500.69
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Athens State University
Athens
$36,907$21,187
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$11,770$36,775$25,000
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$33,236$22,000
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
$9,436$31,385$31,000
University of North Alabama
Florence
$11,990$30,593$21,250

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 Huntingdon College, approximately 39% 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.