# Jacksonville State University: Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Jacksonville, AL. IPEDS 101480, CIP 15.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jacksonville-state-university/majors/quality-control-and-safety-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,466
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,850 (U.S. median for this major: $84,705 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,709 (U.S. median $25,604)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,145

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,850 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,622 | $56,420 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,343 | $68,583 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,480 | $78,136 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,183 | $81,278 | 1.4 years |

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

## Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | $90,850 | $23,709 | $14,279 | 55% |

## Careers
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011): median wage $77,740 Anniston-Oxford, AL, $82,260 AL, $90,150 U.S.; U.S. jobs 18.5% by 2035

## 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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