Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Alabama
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$27,731
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,856
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-Alabama | +$47,810 | $52,973 | $23,838 | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
Grad rate: 35.8% |
+$12,688 | $47,009 | $21,873 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Huntingdon College
Grad rate: 48.5% |
-$13,134 | $51,103 | $39,686 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Troy University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$85,019 | $43,901 | $21,816 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of South Alabama
Grad rate: 50.1% |
-$101,003 | $43,455 | $22,070 | $30,980 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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