Alabama State University majors, earnings & debt

Alabama State University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Graduates in Accounting earn the most: a median $63,070 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Alabama State University majors by area

Social Sciences & Public Service · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$32,898$45,173$32,261
Social Work$34,792$43,661$39,593
Psychology$22,705$41,766$31,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management———
Political Science———
Security / Homeland Security———
Arts & Design · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Theatre$17,997$29,142$31,000
Dance———
Music———
Studio Art———
Business & Finance · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting$39,762$63,070$30,750
Business Administration$28,447$46,126$32,125
Finance———
Marketing———
Education · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$39,444$51,014$34,750
Education (Subject Teaching)—$46,629$52,000
Education———
Special Education———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$30,174$46,370$31,000
Chemistry———
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology———
Mathematics———
Humanities & Languages · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$27,978$37,576$26,000
English———
History———
Health & Medicine · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$22,847$40,152$33,000
Health Administration———
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Information Science / Studies$30,651$53,416$31,993
Computer Science———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications$21,996$38,566$32,750
Engineering · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biomedical Engineering———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Communications → Public relations specialist

$62,360
Montgomery
$61,710
Alabama
$74,750
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$48,490
Montgomery
$51,270
Alabama
$76,210
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Alabama State University students earn a median $34,502 ten years after starting college, more than 8% of Alabama colleges we cover. 30% graduate within six years.

Alabama State University majors questions

How many majors does Alabama State University offer?

Alabama State University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Arts & Design.

What is the highest-paying major at Alabama State University?

Accounting graduates from Alabama State University earn a median $63,070 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $30,750.

Which Alabama State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $29,142 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Alabama State University overview