Compare 13 Auditing. programs in Alabama. Average earnings: $53,928.
The highest-earning Auditing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $39K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Tuskegee University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $74,233, well above the state average of $53,928. Auburn University follows at $68,374, while University of Alabama in Huntsville delivers $69,175—proving that program quality varies independently of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates borrow $20,705 and face just a 6.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $74,233
Strong outcomes ($69,175) with 74% acceptance
6.1% payment burden | Excellent
13.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tuskegee UniversityPrivate | $74,233 | 10 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | $69,175 | 43 | $20,705 | Excellent | $20,297 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $68,374 | 178 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | Challenging |
| #4 | $68,159 | 312 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of MontevalloPublic | $55,059 | 22 | $24,000 | Good | $23,233 | Challenging |
| #6 | $53,666 | 113 | $22,300 | Good | $20,498 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $52,748 | 53 | $22,189 | Good | $13,672 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Troy UniversityPublic | $49,580 | 75 | $25,000 | Manageable | $13,842 | Challenging |
| #9 | $49,565 | 65 | $22,077 | Good | $18,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $48,118 | 61 | $24,929 | Manageable | $26,683 | High | |
| #11 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | $39,762 | 18 | $31,000 | Challenging | $26,622 | High |
| #12 | $37,208 | 29 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,809 | High | |
| #13 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $35,416 | 18 | $31,000 | High | $19,266 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
