All The University of Alabama majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Engineering · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Business & Finance · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $69,809 | $100,857 | $23,003 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,504 | $98,943 | $23,821 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,238 | $95,079 | $24,755 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $73,887 | $91,999 | $26,787 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,619 | $87,685 | $25,454 |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,838 | $56,945 | $29,311 |
| History | $25,533 | $50,213 | $20,568 |
| English | $25,045 | $44,278 | $22,250 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $74,078 | $105,393 | $21,875 |
| Accounting | $53,452 | $87,621 | $23,000 |
| Business Economics | $55,550 | $86,114 | $21,675 |
| Finance | $55,580 | $85,020 | $25,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $60,832 | $79,811 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $48,879 | $77,451 | $23,071 |
| Business Administration | $48,668 | $69,715 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $32,178 | $53,180 | $25,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $44,857 | $77,899 | $20,000 |
| Biology | $29,848 | $59,637 | $24,412 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $52,619 | $20,807 |
| Chemistry | — | — | $25,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $17,511 | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,000 | $85,532 | $25,006 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $37,836 | $57,002 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $29,044 | $56,071 | $23,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $53,616 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $35,698 | $51,588 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $44,215 | $60,546 | $26,505 |
| Dance | $18,716 | $51,744 | — |
| Studio Art | $21,836 | $41,100 | $25,000 |
| Music | — | $31,666 | $25,675 |
| Theatre | $19,543 | — | $26,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $42,445 | $68,227 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $40,790 | $61,548 | $25,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $31,911 | $55,894 | $24,823 |
| Journalism | $35,509 | $55,043 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $28,391 | $53,940 | $25,000 |
| Special Education | $45,631 | $50,763 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,025 | $49,007 | $26,875 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $83,651 | $115,980 | $22,000 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former The University of Alabama students earn a median $59,221 ten years after starting college, more than 92% of Alabama colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
The University of Alabama majors questions
How many majors does The University of Alabama offer?
The University of Alabama offers 77 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at The University of Alabama?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from The University of Alabama earn a median $115,980 four years after graduating, the highest of the 47 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,000.
Which The University of Alabama majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $31,666 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 The University of Alabama overview