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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Faulkner University #1109 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Faulkner University in the 30.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #1110 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Faulkner University's Azimuth ranking reflects its ability to deliver strong outcomes across multiple pillars, anchored by its return on investment performance. Graduates consistently earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, demonstrating the institution's ability to support students into stable, well-paying careers. These outcomes span graduates entering business and professional fields as well as those pursuing careers in education and public service.
Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #1109 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University enrolls roughly 1,549 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 64.5% freshman retention rate and a 37.4% six-year graduation rate. Faulkner University delivers meaningful returns for its students. Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #1110 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Faulkner University in the 30.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Business, which aligns with strong labor-market demand and career outcomes for graduates. Access and affordability round out the composite profile. Faulkner University enrolls 45.6% Pell-eligible students and 43.0% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a commitment to serving students from diverse economic backgrounds. As a private institution, Faulkner University sits in the 52.2 percentile for affordability and the 62.3 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The combination of solid return on investment alongside meaningful access to low-income and first-generation students positions Faulkner University as a value-oriented choice for families seeking both financial outcomes and educational opportunity.
Faulkner University's published cost of attendance is $37,626. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,385, middle-income families pay around $19,170, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,835. Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #682 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. Faulkner University structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through grants and scholarships. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid reach — a meaningful distinction for families evaluating affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,824, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Faulkner University is a strong fit for students drawn to business and related applied fields who want a private university experience in AL. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $52,824, placing Faulkner University in the 12.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Faulkner University in the 30.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 45.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 43.0% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place Faulkner University in the 30.2% percentile for Pell student graduation among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $22,835, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $30,168 after need-based aid. Faulkner University's program portfolio is concentrated in Business — 52% of degrees — with additional strength in related applied fields. Students interested in these areas will find strong outcomes relative to AL's no-degree earnings baseline of $30,168.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Faulkner University's published cost of attendance is $37,626. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,385, middle-income families pay around $19,170, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,835.
Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #682 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.
Faulkner University structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through grants and scholarships.
The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid reach — a meaningful distinction for families evaluating affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,824, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 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 Faulkner University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,824, placing Faulkner University in the 12.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Faulkner University in the 30.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #1110 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields aligned with the institution's dominant program family.
Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 102 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,286, performing at 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 83 students earning median 4-year earnings of $60,384 at 1.1× benchmark, while Human Resources Management and Services and Business Administration round out the top programs with 64 and 56 graduates respectively.
These outcomes reflect Faulkner University's concentration in Business, which anchors the institution's long-term financial returns and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with sustained employer demand.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bethany College Similar quality tier in Southeast (#30613 ranked) | WV | 59% | $44,512 | #30613 | Compare |
Johnson C Smith University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#30611 ranked) | NC | 45% | $42,680 | #30611 | Compare |
Bethel University Similar quality tier (#30609 ranked) | IN | 98% | $48,860 | #30609 | Compare |
North Carolina Wesleyan University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#30615 ranked) | NC | 80% | $45,873 | #30615 | Compare |
Allegheny College Similar quality tier (#30617 ranked) | PA | 55% | $62,069 | #30617 | Compare |
Business/Commerce, General
102 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
83 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
56 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
21 graduates
Human Resources Management and Services
64 graduates
Faulkner University's program mix centers on Business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 102 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice, Human Resources Management and Services, Business Administration, and Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 409 students annually, several deliver solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The strongest earnings performers include Business/Commerce, General, where graduates earn median earnings of $61,286 four years after enrollment with 102 graduates, and Criminal Justice, where median earnings reach $60,384 for 83 graduates.
Business Administration graduates earn median earnings of $52,092, while Kinesiology and Human Resources Management and Services round out the higher-earning cohort. Among the most popular fields, Business/Commerce, General graduates earn median earnings of $61,286, Criminal Justice graduates earn median earnings of $60,384, and Human Resources Management and Services graduates earn median earnings of $48,056, demonstrating that enrollment scale aligns reasonably with earnings outcomes.
Faulkner University's program portfolio reflects a practical, applied orientation suited to the Montgomery region and broader Southeast labor market. The concentration in Business (representing 52% of graduates), Education (representing 2%), and Arts (representing 89%) positions graduates for direct workforce entry in stable, in-demand sectors.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.
