Best Health and Medical Administrative 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$144,331
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,625
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auburn University
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$10,569 | $51,147 | $34,402 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbia Southern University
Grad rate: 35.0% |
-$27,491 | $46,805 | $18,002 | $38,210 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Grad rate: 63.4% |
-$137,945 | $42,589 | $27,826 | $28,460 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Herzing University-Birmingham
Grad rate: 29.4% |
-$185,056 | $41,384 | $27,195 | $47,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
South University-Montgomery
Grad rate: 11.4% |
-$381,732 | $32,775 | $30,704 | $55,123 | 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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