Best Finance and Financial Management Services 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$60,785
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,043
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Samford University
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$262,034 | $67,171 | $53,934 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Alabama
Grad rate: 73.2% |
+$255,014 | $62,843 | $32,024 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Auburn University
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$210,737 | $60,801 | $34,402 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Alabama A & M University
Grad rate: 27.7% |
+$116,376 | $52,569 | $23,751 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of North Alabama
Grad rate: 53.1% |
+$49,018 | $50,370 | $22,086 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$4,721 | $49,320 | $27,826 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of South Alabama
Grad rate: 50.1% |
-$24,755 | $47,100 | $22,070 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
Grad rate: 35.8% |
-$137,483 | $41,787 | $21,873 | $33,875 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Jacksonville State University
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$188,589 | $38,259 | $23,422 | $14,875 | 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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