The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, AL

Journalism

at The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $31,764/yr starting out — that's 6% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 55.5 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $22,420/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $97,970 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$33,382/yr

Starting Salary

$31,764

Finish Rate

73.4%

Household Income

$33,382/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $22,420/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $10,962/yr)

4 Years Total

$133,528

Typical Debt

$22,750

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,290

What You'd Really Pay

$97,970

That's about $259/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$317,640

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$97,970

Pays for Itself In

55.5 yrs

Salary Boost

+6%

Ahead After 10 Years

$219,670

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost24.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate11/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.