# University of Alabama at Birmingham: English (bachelor's)

Birmingham, AL. IPEDS 100663, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,706 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,946 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (9 colleges, $46,923): +$1,783
- Versus the U.S. median: -$242

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,706 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 | $16,172 | $70,672 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,500 | $67,735 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,161 | $83,734 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,805 | $95,288 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,597 | $98,749 | 5.7 years |

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

## English at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $51,718 | $23,505 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $48,706 | $24,946 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Athens State University | $47,773 | $26,833 | not reported | not reported |
| University of North Alabama | $47,150 | $25,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| Troy University | $46,923 | $25,924 | $16,527 | 50% |
| The University of Alabama | $44,278 | $22,250 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $44,158 | $25,000 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Jacksonville State University | $42,655 | $23,267 | $14,279 | 55% |
| University of Montevallo | $35,858 | not reported | $17,683 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,650 Birmingham, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Birmingham, AL, not reported AL, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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