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Alabama Student Outcomes

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
66% vs. 41.9% national median
Graduation Rates for The University of Alabama
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 38% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 61% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 66% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from The University of Alabama. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. The University of Alabama is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years
$49,900 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending The University of Alabama
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $39,000 per year
after 7 years $41,700 per year
after 8 years $43,100 per year
after 9 years $47,200 per year
after 10 years $49,900 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former The University of Alabama students who are working and no longer in school is $49,900, which is 45% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$23,750
Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
41%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment
$245 per month
Percent of students actively repaying their loans
59% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Alabama student loan debt, explore your options.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100751 IPEDS survey data for The University of Alabama.

Last updated February 24, 2024