Athens State University
Athens, AL · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
—Average net price / year
—Graduation rate
$50,273Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,051Median debt at graduation
2,446Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
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- Average net price
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Admissions
- Acceptance rate
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
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- First-year retention
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- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $46,266
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,273
- Median debt (graduates)
- $18,051
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Students with federal loans
- 41%
Programs: what graduates earn
18 of 71 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | $78,435 | $22,750 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | $63,754 | $20,320 |
| Mathematics | 17 | $57,584 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 68 | $50,903 | $20,832 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 143 | $49,436 | $20,834 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 61 | $46,577 | $22,073 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 27 | $44,130 | $22,940 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 20 | $43,668 | $23,144 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 41 | $42,403 | $22,366 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 127 | $40,948 | $17,984 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | $40,917 | $18,280 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | $38,006 | — |
| Biology, General | 12 | $36,907 | — |
| Psychology, General | 15 | $34,324 | $22,180 |
| Education, Other | 45 | $31,706 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | $47,683 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 20 | $66,720 | $28,771 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 72 | $63,319 | $37,866 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,446
- Graduate students
- 580
- Part-time
- 54%
- Women / men
- 73% / 27%
- White
- 74%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 14%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $86,994 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 51%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.athens.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Education – 28% of degrees
- English – 2% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 12% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Psychology – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much do Athens State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,273 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.