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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Mobile #1416 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,835 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mobile in the 18.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #1325 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #1416 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 4.3 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Mobile, AL, University of Mobile enrolls roughly 1,307 undergraduates. Retention is 74.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 56.9%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional institution. University of Mobile delivers meaningful return on investment for its graduates. Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #1325 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 10.5 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $46,865, placing University of Mobile in the 8.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in business and related fields — its dominant program family — aligns with regional labor-market demand and supports graduates into stable, mid-career earnings trajectories. Access and mobility round out the composite profile. 25.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.4% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body drawn from working and middle-income backgrounds. University of Mobile sits in the 15.8 percentile for access and the 6.8 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For families weighing affordability alongside outcomes, Financial GPS tool provides scenario-specific projections tailored to University of Mobile's program mix and regional cost context.
University of Mobile's published cost of attendance is $41,115. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,550, low-to-middle-income families pay around $21,133, middle-income families pay about $21,633, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $24,766, and higher-income families pay roughly $27,447. Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #964 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. The net-price structure reflects University of Mobile's need-based aid approach. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The variation across income bands shows how institutional aid works to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the absolute net-price levels indicate this is a mid-range private institution in terms of affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,500; 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 $46,865, median federal debt of $26,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $299 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Mobile is a good fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a private nonprofit university experience in Mobile, AL. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $46,865, placing University of Mobile in the 8.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,835 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 18.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 25.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.4% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place University of Mobile in the 6.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 77.9% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields — Business represents 26% of degrees. Students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Mobile's published cost of attendance is $41,115. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,550, low-to-middle-income families pay around $21,133, middle-income families pay about $21,633, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $24,766, and higher-income families pay roughly $27,447.
Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #964 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.
The net-price structure reflects University of Mobile's need-based aid approach. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
The variation across income bands shows how institutional aid works to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the absolute net-price levels indicate this is a mid-range private institution in terms of affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,500; 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 $46,865, median federal debt of $26,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $299 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 University of Mobile earn median 4-year earnings of $46,865, placing University of Mobile in the 8.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,835 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mobile in the 18.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mobile #1325 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Mobile's program portfolio centers on Business, which drives the institution's earnings profile.
Business Administration is the largest program with 45 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,469, performing at 0.6× the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 35 students earning $79,845, and the The Teacher Education program graduates 19 students earning $45,152.
Together, these programs reflect University of Mobile's focus on applied, career-oriented fields that connect directly to regional labor-market demand.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laguna College Of Art And Design Similar quality tier (#36225 ranked) | CA | 94% | $47,867 | #36225 | Compare |
Brevard College Similar quality tier in Southeast (#36226 ranked) | NC | 42% | $43,545 | #36226 | Compare |
The Master's University And Seminary Similar quality tier (#36223 ranked) | CA | 84% | $57,106 | #36223 | Compare |
Kansas City Art Institute Similar quality tier (#36221 ranked) | MO | 55% | $37,032 | #36221 | Compare |
The Juilliard School Similar quality tier (#36227 ranked) | NY | 9% | $37,827 | #36227 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
35 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
15 graduates
Psychology, General
16 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
19 graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
5 graduates
University of Mobile's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation. Business Administration is the largest program with 45 graduates, followed by Nursing, Teacher Education, Psychology, General, and Communication and Media Studies.
Across 13 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in applied business and professional disciplines. The highest-earning programs at University of Mobile cluster in business and applied fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $79,845 four years after enrollment across 35 graduates, followed by Kinesiology with median earnings of $49,451 and Psychology, General with median earnings of $46,558. Teacher Education and Business Administration round out the top-earning programs, demonstrating consistent outcomes across the institution's professional-focused portfolio.
The concentration in Business reflects University of Mobile's positioning as a career-oriented private institution in the Gulf Coast region. Graduates from these programs enter stable professional and business sectors where demand remains steady.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national labor-market trends.
