Earnings Distribution
How The University of Alabama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $52,717 | $57,655 | +9% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $48,346 | $50,000 | +3% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $49,757 | $48,715 | -2% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $45,965 | $47,717 | +4% |
| North Carolina Central University | $39,273 | $44,342 | +13% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa | $11,900 | $52,717 | $57,655 | — | — |
 Iowa State UniversityAmes | $10,497 | $58,434 | — | — | — |
 Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston | $13,403 | $49,757 | $48,715 | — | — |
 Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches | $10,600 | $48,705 | — | — | — |
 Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View | $11,299 | $48,346 | $50,000 | — | — |
 University of Central ArkansasConway | $10,118 | $45,965 | $47,717 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $48,526 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with family and consumer sciences/human sciences 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 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.