C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Alabama A & M University

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Normal, Alabama 35762
Alabama A & M University campus, Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University campus, Normal, AL. Photo: Dtg84, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,614
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
$14,064
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Alabama A & M University ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (35762) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (35810).

Avg Home Value
$169,295
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,431
1-Year Change
+3.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alabama A & M University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,628
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,851
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,000
Median debt at graduation
24%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
938
Average SAT
18
Median ACT
63%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 76% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 18th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Alabama A & M University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$72,241$98,045-3%#139 of 258#33$32,500
Computer and Information Sciences$63,900$88,490-4%#207 of 459#124$30,100
Mechanical Engineering$71,954$87,291-5%#257 of 318#73$27,100
Forestry—$64,749+10%#6 of 31#4—
Accounting and Related Services$47,156$61,503-19%#684 of 796#527$27,875
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,183$58,176-15%#859 of 1176#587$30,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$31,682$48,912-12%#520 of 660#346$30,500
Social Work—$47,121-9%#338 of 420#202$30,000
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences—$44,814-8%#26 of 49#15$38,906
Biology$29,098$44,145-23%#798 of 841#720$27,011
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,877$43,770-18%#401 of 476#326$31,000
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$28,938$42,272-6%#18 of 19#9$33,500
Psychology$26,504$42,127-17%#918 of 1027#686$25,500
Marketing$25,945————$26,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Alabama A & M University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
of 15 schools
#28
Engineering, Other
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,610 $17,220
Room $3,790
Board $4,202
Total Cost (On-Campus) $27,482 $36,092

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
57%
Take Out Loans
$14,064
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,776
$30,001 - $48,000$13,923
$48,001 - $75,000$16,471
$75,001 - $110,000$19,057
$110,001+$18,200

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 92 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 90 grads/yr Social Work 78 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 40 grads/yr General Studies 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 38 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 36 grads/yr Psychology, General 33 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 32 grads/yr Engineering, Other 30 grads/yr Food Science 23 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 22 grads/yr City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 18 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 17 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 15 grads/yr Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 14 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 13 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 13 grads/yr Animal Sciences, Other 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alabama A & M University's top programs commonly pursue.

Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Biological technicians
$52k/yr 82,700 jobs
Food science technicians
$49k/yr 20,400 jobs

Student Demographics

6,614
Total Students
60%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Hispanic 1%
Black 86%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 87%
Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 10%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~205 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University has an acceptance rate of 66%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Alabama A & M University?
Tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610 for in-state students and $17,220 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,064.
What is the graduation rate at Alabama A & M University?
The graduation rate at Alabama A & M University is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Alabama A & M University a good school?
Alabama A & M University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University has a total enrollment of 6,614 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Alabama A & M University?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Alabama A & M University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 205 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology