Information Science/Studies at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in information science/studies earn 37% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 142 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $55,280 | $65,399 | #123 | — |
| 143 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,803 | $63,439 | #127 | — |
| 144 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $54,529 | $47,856 | #147 | $37,417 |
| 145 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $53,416 | $60,632 | #138 | $30,651 |
| 146 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $52,071 | $55,831 | #143 | — |
| 147 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $50,009 | $56,625 | #141 | $31,390 |
| 148 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $45,267 | $43,085 | #148 | — |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,651 one year after graduating and $53,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Alabama State University ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,500.
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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.