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

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Montevallo$30,615
The University of Alabama$35,059$41,357$25,1250.72
University of North Alabama$30,568$37,110$27,1430.89
Jacksonville State University$29,138$32,989$28,3270.97
National Median$31,748$26,5000.83

Other Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$11,900$35,059$25,125
University of North Alabama
Florence
$11,990$30,568$27,143
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$29,138$28,327

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 Montevallo, approximately 39% 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.