Associate's Degree
Journalism at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · See Journalism nationally
Strong return
+$62,392 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at The University of Alabama.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Journalism | Associate's | $56,575 | $23,375 | +117% | Strong return |
Journalism at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $61,643 | — | +2,543% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $57,398 | — | +1,898% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $56,533 | $15,045 | +899% | Strong return |
| 4 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $69,181 | — | +779% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $73,747 | $13,654 | +767% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +757% | Strong return |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | Associate's | $58,976 | $24,000 | +742% | Strong return |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Associate's | $79,742 | — | +631% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | Associate's | $66,259 | $21,500 | +619% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +602% | Strong return |
Other majors at The University of Alabama
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $140,861 | $35,680 | +1,557% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $110,434 | $21,375 | +1,143% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $108,377 | $23,787 | +1,084% | Strong return |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Associate's | $103,502 | $21,500 | +1,011% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $102,009 | $21,992 | +979% | Strong return |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate's | $97,080 | $22,625 | +881% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Certificate | $126,862 | — | +813% | Strong return |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Associate's | $93,809 | $26,787 | +794% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.