Median Earnings (1yr)
$83,078
68th percentile (80th in AL)
Sample Size
130
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Alabama graduates compare to all programs nationally

The University of Alabama graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 68th percentile of all business administration, management and operations 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The University of Alabama$83,078$104,997
Auburn University$143,121$129,079
University of Alabama at Birmingham$87,219$92,304
University of North Alabama$83,366$83,552
University of Alabama in Huntsville$80,471$97,481
Columbia Southern University$70,859$65,804
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Auburn University
Auburn
$12,536$143,121
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$87,219
University of North Alabama
Florence
$11,990$83,366
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$11,770$80,471
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach
$5,808$70,859

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 The University of Alabama, approximately 18% 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.