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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Jacksonville State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th 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 Jacksonville State 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $57,351 | $92,358 | +13% | #3 of 15 | #3 | $24,750 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $57,466 | $90,850 | +5% | #5 of 19 | #3 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,896 | $83,984 | -6% | #567 of 966 | #240 | $15,330 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,795 | $79,129 | -14% | #309 of 459 | #207 | $22,492 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,867 | $71,420 | +1% | #114 of 253 | #73 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $39,457 | $70,025 | -16% | #344 of 452 | #217 | $15,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $40,541 | $62,589 | -18% | #662 of 796 | #486 | $20,175 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $44,778 | $57,191 | -7% | #8 of 10 | #5 | $27,667 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,729 | $56,874 | -17% | #908 of 1176 | #659 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $52,365 | -25% | #293 of 309 | #251 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,107 | $50,404 | +-0% | #102 of 177 | #34 | $23,086 |
| Security Science and Technology | $27,926 | $50,281 | -13% | #40 of 45 | #29 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $33,236 | $48,523 | -15% | #725 of 841 | #538 | $20,896 |
| History | $29,057 | $48,390 | -5% | #287 of 459 | #114 | $28,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $47,830 | -7% | #258 of 345 | #133 | — |
| Music | $32,893 | $47,582 | +11% | #82 of 268 | #33 | $28,000 |
| Marketing | $38,458 | $47,514 | -31% | #502 of 516 | #479 | $18,301 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,384 | $47,385 | +0% | #370 of 680 | #155 | $23,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $46,817 | -19% | #115 of 117 | #90 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,879 | $46,156 | -17% | #589 of 660 | #454 | $25,783 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $24,692 | $46,042 | -25% | #146 of 156 | #119 | $27,624 |
| Social Work | $34,485 | $45,882 | -11% | #362 of 420 | #260 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,147 | $43,769 | -22% | #586 of 660 | #486 | $24,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $30,939 | $42,864 | -19% | #415 of 476 | #353 | $25,557 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,774 | $42,655 | -12% | #450 of 576 | #308 | $22,391 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $29,138 | $42,212 | -13% | #33 of 49 | #28 | $25,625 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,826 | $41,659 | +1% | #208 of 423 | #82 | $24,500 |
| Psychology | $23,135 | $39,687 | -22% | #977 of 1027 | #857 | $25,950 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $31,303 | — | — | — | — | $21,500 |
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.
The Jacksonville State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $216,793
- Avg rent near campus: $858/mo — vs ~$453/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 36201 (10.6% cap, West End-Cobb Town)
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🏆 Where Jacksonville State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Room | $4,080 | |
| Board | $3,948 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,824 | $35,114 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,268 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,842 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,202 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,157 |
| $110,001+ | $18,079 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Jacksonville State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology