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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #698 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,355 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Auburn University At Montgomery in the 71.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #876 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #698 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public master's university in Montgomery, Alabama, Auburn University At Montgomery enrolls roughly 2,542 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 67.6% freshman retention rate and a 32.6% six-year graduation rate, reflecting steady progress in converting enrollment into degree completion. Auburn University At Montgomery performs strongest in return on investment. Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #876 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $55,551, and Auburn University At Montgomery sits in the 71.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program family is Health, which aligns with strong regional labor-market demand and contributes to solid early-career financial outcomes for graduates. Access and affordability anchor the institution's broader value proposition. Auburn University At Montgomery enrolls 42.4% Pell-eligible students and 38.2% first-generation college students, reflecting a commitment to broad access. Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery in the 61.5 percentile for access and the 75.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public master's institution, Auburn University At Montgomery positions itself as an affordable pathway to a degree with meaningful long-term earnings, particularly for students in the Health fields and related health-sciences disciplines that drive regional employment.
Auburn University at Montgomery's published cost of attendance is $21,353. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,706, middle-income families pay around $13,202, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,117. Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #344 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Auburn University at Montgomery participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding how net price and sticker price differ helps families evaluate the true out-of-pocket cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,809; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,551, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Auburn University At Montgomery is a public university in AL that provides a strong option for students interested in Health fields and those seeking an affordable pathway to stable career outcomes. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $55,551, placing Auburn University At Montgomery in the 30.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $3,355 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 71.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 42.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 38.2% are first-generation — and delivers outcomes that place Auburn University At Montgomery in the 7.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 91.6% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors Health fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in AL.
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Auburn University at Montgomery's published cost of attendance is $21,353. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,706, middle-income families pay around $13,202, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,117.
Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #344 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Auburn University at Montgomery participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA.
The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding [how net price and sticker price differ](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) helps families evaluate the true out-of-pocket cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,809; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures.
For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,551, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Auburn University at Montgomery earn median 4-year earnings of $55,551, placing Auburn University At Montgomery in the 30.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,355 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Auburn University At Montgomery in the 71.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Auburn University At Montgomery #876 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a student body concentrated in health and allied fields, where demand remains strong and early-career earnings typically align with or exceed national benchmarks for the disciplines.
The earnings pattern centers on health-related programs that anchor the institution's economic profile. Nursing is the largest program with 124 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,282, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field.
The Psychology, General program graduates 47 students earning $41,393 four years after enrollment, while Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies with 45 graduates earns $35,798. These three programs form the core of Auburn University At Montgomery's degree output and drive the institution's overall earnings trajectory.
Kinesiology and Biology, General round out the top programs, with graduates earning $51,429 and $42,965 respectively, contributing to a consistent earnings profile across the institution's primary academic portfolio.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
124 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
20 graduates
Human Resources Management and Services
9 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
28 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
20 graduates
Auburn University At Montgomery's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied fields aligned with the Montgomery region's healthcare and professional services sectors. Nursing is the largest program with 124 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Kinesiology, and Biology, General.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 668 students annually, the institution concentrates in Health and related professional disciplines that connect directly to regional workforce demand. The earnings pattern reflects this applied-professional orientation.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $78,282 four years after enrollment, followed by Accounting at $58,430, Digital Marketing at $51,899, Kinesiology at $51,429, and Criminal Justice at $51,363. These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in fields with sustained regional and national demand.
Auburn University At Montgomery's program portfolio emphasizes direct career preparation in healthcare, business, and public administration — fields where four-year earnings signal strong entry-level positioning and ongoing earning potential. The concentration in Health aligns with Alabama's healthcare workforce needs and provides graduates with stable, in-demand credentials.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and regional economic opportunity.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morehead State University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#20822 ranked) | KY | 77% | $43,197 | #20822 | Compare |
South Carolina State University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#20819 ranked) | SC | 83% | $38,262 | #20819 | Compare |
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University Of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Similar quality tier (#20288 ranked) | PR | 81% | $27,997 | #20288 | Compare |
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