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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Alabama at Birmingham$42,483
Columbia Southern University$83,927$24,5180.29
University of South Alabama$59,611$57,116$29,1920.49
Jacksonville State University$55,867$26,0000.47
National Median$60,447$27,0000.45

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach
$5,808$83,927$24,518
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$9,676$59,611$29,192
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$55,867$26,000

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 University of Alabama at Birmingham, approximately 33% 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.