Engineering at Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Alabama A & M University graduates in engineering earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama A & M University Compares for Engineering
All 16 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $211,469 | $207,767 | #1 | $162,147 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $158,915 | $144,602 | #3 | $142,225 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $150,717 | $137,143 | #4 | $101,781 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $141,008 | $134,693 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $140,404 | $150,628 | #2 | $120,243 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $125,132 | $113,944 | #9 | $112,555 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,702 | $124,103 | #7 | $95,167 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $116,924 | $102,964 | #13 | $81,287 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $114,455 | $126,913 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $114,409 | $100,749 | #15 | $93,958 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $107,278 | $109,103 | #10 | $86,913 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $107,278 | $109,103 | #11 | $86,913 |
| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $105,945 | $107,747 | #12 | $92,030 |
| 14 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $103,898 | $117,933 | #8 | $86,772 |
| 15 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $96,014 | $102,461 | #14 | — |
| 16 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $90,792 | $97,348 | #16 | $83,207 |
Other Majors at Alabama A & M University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,819 | $56,381 | #811 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,412 | $56,295 | #167 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,981 | $51,992 | #199 of 243 |
| Biology | $54,216 | — | #55 of 57 |
| Social Work | $51,295 | $41,151 | #273 of 279 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,983 | $39,731 | #307 of 322 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,494 | $27,568 | #164 of 165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama A & M University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,772 one year after graduating and $103,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama A & M University rank for engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Alabama A & M University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Alabama A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for engineering ($129,974), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.