Compare 13 Communication, General. programs in Alabama. Average earnings: $37,471.
Communication, General programs in Alabama produce graduates earning between $19,442 and $54,188—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs statewide, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Auburn University's Communication program leads with graduates earning $54,188, well above the state average of $37,471. The University of Alabama follows at $45,947, while UAB delivers $40,729—proving that multiple Alabama programs compete at high levels regardless of overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $54,188
Strong outcomes with 50% acceptance
9.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
30.9% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $54,188 | 155 | $21,000 | Good | $43,605 | High |
| #2 | $45,947 | 143 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #3 | $40,729 | 90 | $22,300 | Manageable | $20,498 | High | |
| #4 | Samford UniversityPrivate | $39,690 | 31 | $19,500 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
| #5 | $38,577 | 42 | $22,189 | Challenging | $13,672 | High | |
| #6 | $38,521 | 68 | $24,929 | Challenging | $26,683 | High | |
| #7 | Huntingdon CollegePrivate | $38,087 | 11 | $27,000 | Challenging | $33,075 | High |
| #8 | $36,690 | 53 | $22,077 | Challenging | $18,000 | High | |
| #9 | $35,577 | 30 | $25,000 | High | $11,809 | High | |
| #10 | $33,993 | 23 | $20,705 | Challenging | $20,297 | High | |
| #11 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | $33,507 | 54 | $31,000 | High | $26,622 | High |
| #12 | Troy UniversityPublic | $32,179 | 41 | $25,000 | High | $13,842 | High |
| #13 | Talladega CollegePrivate | $19,442 | 6 | $28,500 | High | $14,827 | 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.
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