Area Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$83,580Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at The University of Alabama earn a median of $83,580. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481).

Other programs at The University of Alabama

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$142,144
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$94,911
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$90,007
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$86,616
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$83,651
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$83,078
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,504
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$75,238
LawFirst professional degree$74,203
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$74,078
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,887
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$73,000
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,619
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,809
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$69,637
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$60,832
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$60,237
Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree$59,911
Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMaster's degree$58,442
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$57,826

Frequently asked questions

How much do Area Studies graduates from The University of Alabama make?

The median salary is $83,580 and $83,580 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.