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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of North Alabama, 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: 35th 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 University of North Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,996 | $80,423 | -13% | #292 of 459 | #196 | $27,000 |
| Physical Sciences | — | $78,082 | +24% | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $55,826 | $75,870 | -9% | #107 of 166 | #74 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,137 | $74,550 | -16% | #893 of 966 | #628 | $21,761 |
| Chemistry | $49,497 | $72,885 | +12% | #56 of 209 | #6 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,022 | $56,814 | -25% | #752 of 796 | #662 | $21,375 |
| Biology | $30,593 | $52,979 | -7% | #600 of 841 | #343 | $20,205 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $30,633 | $52,044 | -7% | #133 of 207 | #61 | $24,845 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $43,512 | $51,994 | -38% | #447 of 452 | #432 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,057 | $51,912 | -24% | #1051 of 1176 | #887 | $21,250 |
| Marketing | $40,470 | $51,124 | -26% | #489 of 516 | #444 | $21,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | $41,076 | $50,445 | -13% | #103 of 117 | #71 | $29,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,714 | $50,331 | -8% | #403 of 610 | #230 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,595 | $48,913 | -12% | #519 of 660 | #345 | $20,375 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $25,805 | $48,020 | +-0% | #23 of 43 | #13 | $24,437 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,529 | $47,973 | +1% | #338 of 680 | #123 | $23,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,213 | $47,150 | -3% | #343 of 576 | #122 | $24,999 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $43,706 | -31% | #557 of 565 | #525 | $19,500 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $30,568 | $42,733 | -12% | #30 of 49 | #26 | $21,811 |
| Music | $35,599 | $41,734 | -3% | #160 of 268 | #93 | $22,900 |
| History | $27,927 | $41,728 | -18% | #425 of 459 | #326 | $18,194 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,182 | $40,334 | -28% | #629 of 660 | #571 | $22,004 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | $29,203 | $40,250 | -5% | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,550 | -4% | #264 of 423 | #129 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $33,884 | $38,735 | -19% | #12 of 12 | #11 | — |
| Social Work | $36,948 | $37,853 | -27% | #415 of 420 | #409 | $27,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $34,810 | -31% | #62 of 63 | #59 | — |
| Sociology | $30,591 | $33,810 | -36% | #461 of 462 | #454 | $25,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $20,182 | $33,565 | -40% | #82 of 82 | #81 | $19,125 |
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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $20,400 |
| Room | $3,600 | |
| Board | $4,300 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,790 | $34,990 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,309 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,613 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,901 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,907 |
| $110,001+ | $14,273 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of North Alabama's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology