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University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL southalabama.edu 8,540 students

The University of South Alabama's campus is located in Mobile, providing a blend of suburban atmosphere and access to the city. Students benefit from a comprehensive range of programs, including a strong emphasis on medical education and research. As a research-focused university, South Alabama provides opportunities for students to engage in advanced studies. Its location offers students access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the Gulf Coast.

Programs
29
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,152
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,676
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,652/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of South Alabama's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,148 $40,592
$30K – $48K $11,633 $46,532
$48K – $75K $15,456 $61,824
$75K – $110K $21,143 $84,572
$110K+ $21,878 $87,512
Sticker price (no aid) $9,676 $38,704
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of South Alabama

29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
82
$69,447/yr High 17.3x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
81
$55,256/yr Very High 20.9x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
79
$47,253/yr Very High 23.4x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
76
$81,499/yr Very High 26.5x
Information Science Compare across schools →
76
$56,344/yr Very High 18.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$67,175/yr Very High 22.1x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$71,116/yr High 21.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$59,547/yr High 21.5x
Finance Compare across schools →
69
$41,657/yr Very High 15.8x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
68
$59,611/yr Moderate 15.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
68
$48,795/yr Very High 13.2x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
66
$59,626/yr Very High 14.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
64
$44,348/yr High 13.0x
Business Compare across schools →
63
$50,515/yr High 12.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
57
$41,105/yr High 11.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
53
$36,216/yr Moderate 11.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →
49
$38,600/yr Very High 11.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
43
$26,888/yr High 11.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
40
$25,950/yr High 14.4x
English Compare across schools →
39
$40,486/yr Very High 10.0x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
39
$28,310/yr High 6.3x
History Compare across schools →
38
$29,744/yr High 10.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →
36
$33,771/yr Moderate 10.3x
Statistics Compare across schools →
34
$32,181/yr Very High 12.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
34
$30,153/yr High 10.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
32
$23,700/yr High 10.6x
Music Compare across schools →
30
$27,050/yr High 8.6x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
29
$33,557/yr Very High 9.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
28
$20,527/yr Moderate 9.3x