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

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of South Alabama$54,739
Troy University$73,443$62,808
University of Alabama at Birmingham$69,736$62,302
Jacksonville State University$67,981$73,035
University of West Alabama$65,443$71,209
Samford University$58,075$61,826
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Troy University
Troy
$9,792$73,443
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$69,736
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$12,426$67,981
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$10,990$65,443
Samford University
Birmingham
$38,144$58,075

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 South Alabama, approximately 37% 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.