Alabama A & M University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Alabama A & M University at a glance

• 6,124

  students enrolled

• 731

  degrees and certificates a year

• 24%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,621

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,610 in state, $17,220 out of state

• $27,851

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,628

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Alabama A & M University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Alabama A & M University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Madison County, where the college is.

• 1,198

  open professional jobs

• 81

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Madison County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $83,528

  median household income

  Madison County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, engineering, which lead to finance (53 open), sales (51 open), operations (107 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (24 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (72), L3HARRIS Technologies (65), Trinzic (48), Blue Origin (47), Lockheed Martin (38), Leidos (37), RTX (36), Anduril Industries (27).

What they hire for: Engineering (670), Operations (107), Data & Analytics (62), Finance (53), Sales (51), Programs (40). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North, Region 1 Board.

• Alabama Career Center - HuntsvilleHuntsville · 256-851-0537 · 7:45-4:45 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Alabama A & M University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Career workshopNov 30, 2026 · Normal, AL

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• Career workshopJan 19, 2027 · Normal, AL

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• Career workshopMar 22, 2027 · Normal, AL

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Common questions

How big is Alabama A & M University?

Alabama A & M University enrolls about 6,124 students and is a public 4-year institution in Normal, Alabama. It awards about 731 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Alabama A & M University?

24% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Alabama A & M University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,851 six years after entry and $40,628 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Alabama A & M University offer AI or data science degrees?

Alabama A & M University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Alabama A & M University?

1,198 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 81 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.