Earnings Distribution
How Jacksonville State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | $58,513 | $40,386 | -31% |
| University of West Alabama | $62,006 | $59,518 | -4% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $47,610 | $46,759 | -2% |
| University of Montevallo | $41,035 | $43,940 | +7% |
| Auburn University | $46,449 | $37,720 | -19% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (12 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville | $12,426 | $58,513 | $40,386 | — | — |
 University of West AlabamaLivingston | $10,990 | $62,006 | $59,518 | — | — |
 University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham | $8,832 | $47,610 | $46,759 | — | — |
 Auburn UniversityAuburn | $12,536 | $46,449 | $37,720 | — | — |
 University of South AlabamaMobile | $9,676 | $41,205 | — | — | — |
 University of MontevalloMontevallo | $13,710 | $41,035 | $43,940 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates
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 Jacksonville State University, 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.