Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 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
-$361,785
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,941
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Alabama
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$325,774 | $33,812 | $32,024 | $25,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Montevallo
Grad rate: 52.0% |
-$332,632 | $30,615 | $26,233 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Jacksonville State University
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$389,869 | $29,103 | $23,422 | $28,327 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Alabama
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$398,867 | $28,306 | $22,086 | $27,143 | 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.
Find Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Degrees by State
Browse Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.