# The University of Alabama: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,550
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,114 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,675 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,949

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,114 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 | $19,169 | $81,852 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 2.1 years |

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

## Business Economics at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $86,114 | $21,675 | $22,420 | 73% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $99,190 Tuscaloosa, AL, $108,040 AL, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $86,680 Tuscaloosa, AL, $81,750 AL, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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