The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, AL

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

at The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,629/yr starting out — that's 32% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 10.2 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

$39,629

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)$396,290

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$97,970

Pays for Itself In

10.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+32%

Ahead After 10 Years

$298,320

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost33.8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed13.6/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.3/20

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.