The experts say that college graduates generally earn more in their lifetime than those without a college degrees - as much as up to one million dollars more spread over a lifetime. But are there some universities that turn out higher paid college graduates than others?
In a new article on AL.com, Over 20 Alabama universities were ranked in terms of new graduate earnings. And surprisingly, The University Of Alabama nor Auburn is at the top of the list. Then who is? Here are the results:
(Numbers are based on average yearly wages 10 years after the students have entered the school).
1. Samford University
Salary after attending - $45,800, Average annual cost - $26,733.
2. Auburn University
Salary after attending - $45,700, Average annual cost - $18,644
3. University of Alabama in Huntsville
Salary after attending - $45,500, Average annual cost – $18,596
4. Birmingham-Southern College
Salary after attending - $44,200 ,Average annual cost – $18,728
5. Spring Hill College
Salary after attending - $42,800, Average annual cost – $19,713
6.UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Salary after attending - $41,900, Average annual cost – $20,787
7. University of Alabama at Birmingham
Salary after attending - $39,700, Average annual cost – $14,789
8. Athens State University
Salary after attending - $39,000, Average annual cost – $5,234
9. University of South Alabama
Salary after attending - $37,300, Average annual cost – $14,327
10. Faulkner University
Salary after attending - $37,200, Average annual cost – $20,240
11. Tuskegee University
Salary after attending - $36,800, Average annual cost – $29,242
12. Huntingdon College
Salary after attending - $36,500, Average annual cost – $19,040
13. University of North Alabama
Salary after attending - $36,100 ,Average annual cost – $11,294
14. Troy University
Salary after attending - $35,600, Average annual cost – $11,907
15. University of Mobile
Salary after attending - $35,000, Average annual cost – $19,017
16. Auburn University at Montgomery
Salary after attending - $35,000, Average annual cost – $13,431
17. University of Montevallo
Salary after attending - $34,900, Average annual cost – $16,877
18. Jacksonville State University
Salary after attending - $34,600, Average annual cost - $17,974
19. University of West Alabama
Salary after attending - $33,900, Average annual cost - $13,092
20. Oakwood University
Salary after attending – $33,900, Average annual cost - $24,992
21. Alabama A&M University
Salary after attending – $30,300, Average annual cost - $15,229
22. Judson College
Salary after attending – $29,300, Average annual cost - $11,592
23. Alabama State University
Salary after attending – $26,600, Average annual cost - $11,110
24. Miles College
Salary after attending – $25,700, Average annual cost - $16,694
25. Stillman College
Salary after attending – $25,700, Average annual cost - $17,002
So, according to this list, Auburn is #2, Alabama is #6??? Well, at least we beat them in Football.....ROLL TIDE!
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