Best Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, 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
-$261,445
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,645
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Alabama
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$170,965 | $41,835 | $32,024 | $29,311 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Auburn University
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$251,538 | $37,856 | $34,402 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of South Alabama
Grad rate: 50.1% |
-$299,593 | $33,434 | $22,070 | $29,625 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Alabama
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$323,684 | $30,233 | $22,086 | N/A | 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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