# Jacksonville State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Jacksonville, AL. IPEDS 101480, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jacksonville-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,939
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,864 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,546 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AL: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (6 colleges, $44,742): -$1,878
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,864 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,472 | $55,750 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,622 | $56,420 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,343 | $68,583 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,480 | $78,136 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,183 | $81,278 | 7.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University | $55,834 | $51,250 | $25,669 | 45% |
| Athens State University | $55,507 | $27,839 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $45,714 | $28,500 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Alabama A & M University | $43,770 | $33,000 | $17,621 | 24% |
| Jacksonville State University | $42,864 | $27,546 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Talladega College | $39,266 | $31,000 | $15,560 | 31% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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