The University of Alabama: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Alabama at a glance

• 33,227

  students enrolled

• 9,231

  degrees and certificates a year

• 73%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,420

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,100 in state, $32,400 out of state

• $52,233

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,221

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around The University of Alabama

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

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• 53

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Tuscaloosa County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $63,947

  median household income

  Tuscaloosa County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (7 open), operations (7 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: The University of Alabama (8), DCH Health System (5), The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama (2), Townsquare Media (2), University of Alabama (2), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2), 4P Consulting (1), Air Force Civilian Career Training (1).

What they hire for: Finance (7), Operations (7), Sales (7), Engineering (5), Clinical (4), Administration (3). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West, Region 3 Board.

• Tuscaloosa Area Career CenterTuscaloosa · 205-758-7591 · 7:45 am - 4:45 pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Alabama

• Auburn UniversityAuburn · 26,816 students
• University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham · 11,635 students
• Troy UniversityTroy · 9,805 students
• University of South AlabamaMobile · 8,879 students
• Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville · 7,036 students
• University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville · 6,591 students

All Alabama colleges

Common questions

How big is The University of Alabama?

The University of Alabama enrolls about 33,227 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awards about 9,231 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?

73% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Alabama graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,233 six years after entry and $59,221 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Alabama offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. The University of Alabama awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near The University of Alabama?

53 open professional jobs are listed in Tuscaloosa County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. The University of Alabama has the most openings.