University of South Alabama Salaries
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Salaries by Major
Salaries by Major at University of South Alabama
This page shows median first-year earnings for University of South Alabama graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $34,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $45,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.
Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.
The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, with median first-year earnings of $67,200 , followed by Mechanical Engineering at $58,900 , and Chemical Engineering at $58,700 .
Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $113,800 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificate) at $101,700 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) at $101,700 .
First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of South Alabama graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102094.
First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Last updated: August 2026