Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,790
52nd percentile (60th in AL)
Sample Size
44
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Jacksonville State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Jacksonville State University graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Jacksonville State University$56,790$55,555
Athens State University$66,720
University of West Alabama$59,079$55,059
University of Alabama at Birmingham$52,545$54,901
Auburn University$49,916$58,260
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Athens State University
Athens
$66,720
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$10,990$59,079
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$52,545
Auburn University
Auburn
$12,536$49,916

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.