University of South Alabama: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of South Alabama at a glance

• 8,879

  students enrolled

• 3,643

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,648

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,976 in state, $17,952 out of state

• $41,307

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,379

  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

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

The job market around University of South Alabama

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

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• 143

  open professional jobs

• 24

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Mobile County

  2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $58,119

  median household income

  Mobile County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, biological sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (16 open), sales (22 open), operations (30 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Alten Technology USA (6), Cintas (5), Bushnell University (4), Nexstar Media Group (4), Amrize (3), First Horizon Bank (3), FirstFour Staffing (3), Hiller Companies (3).

What they hire for: Operations (30), Engineering (27), Sales (22), Finance (16), Human Resources (8), Data & Analytics (5). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: SWAPTE.

• Mobile Career CenterMobile · 251-461-4146 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of South Alabama?

University of South Alabama enrolls about 8,879 students and is a public 4-year institution in Mobile, Alabama. It awards about 3,643 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Alabama?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Alabama graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,307 six years after entry and $49,379 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Yes. University of South Alabama awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of South Alabama?

143 open professional jobs are listed in Mobile County, 24 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Alten Technology USA has the most openings.