Best Music 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
-$217,597
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,837
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auburn University
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$79,288 | $44,916 | $34,402 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Jacksonville State University
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$170,293 | $40,026 | $23,422 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Talladega College
Grad rate: 51.2% |
-$206,244 | $36,376 | $23,441 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Alabama
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$414,564 | $27,309 | $22,086 | $24,000 | 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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