University of West Alabama Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of West Alabama

This page shows median first-year earnings for University of West 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 $28,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,500. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $49,600 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at $33,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $59,500 , followed by Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $51,600 , and Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) at $46,400 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of West Alabama graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of West Alabama graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $59,500
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $51,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $49,600
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) $46,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $45,300
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degree) $45,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $43,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,400

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101587.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026