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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of North Alabama #785 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,684 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Alabama in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #1187 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #785 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 46.8 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Florence, Alabama, University of North Alabama enrolls roughly 5,811 undergraduates. Retention is 79.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 54.9%, reflecting solid progress toward degree completion. Where University of North Alabama performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #1187 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 19.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $50,818, placing University of North Alabama in the 10.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,684 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Alabama in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's business-focused program portfolio — its dominant concentration — aligns with strong labor-market demand and contributes to solid early-career outcomes. Access and affordability anchor the composite. University of North Alabama sits in the 41.4 percentile for access and the 81.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 24.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 36.3% are first-generation college students, reflecting broad enrollment of students from lower-income and underrepresented backgrounds. Mobility outcomes sit in the 56.0 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, indicating that the institution's low-income graduates achieve earnings outcomes comparable to or modestly above those at peer institutions. For students seeking a regionally anchored public master's university with accessible pricing and solid return on investment, University of North Alabama offers a straightforward value proposition.
University of North Alabama's published cost of attendance is $23,786. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,741, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $10,127, middle-income families pay about $11,665, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $13,903, and higher-income families pay around $14,866. Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #269 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. University of North Alabama meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Merit aid is also available for qualifying students, though need-based aid forms the primary aid structure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,077, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,000; 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 University of North Alabama's median four-year earnings of $50,818, median federal debt of $22,077 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Rochester is a strong fit for students drawn to health sciences, research-oriented fields, and analytical disciplines who want a private research university experience in Rochester, NY, and who prioritize long-term financial outcomes alongside broad access to need-based aid. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $50,818, placing University of North Alabama in the 10.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of North Alabama also sits in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $6,684 less than similar students at comparable institutions, a signal that the institution's program mix and student support translate into measurably stronger post-graduation outcomes relative to comparable institutions. The aid structure rewards demonstrated need. With 24.3% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 36.3% identifying as first-generation students, University of North Alabama serves a meaningful share of cost-sensitive families. Low-income graduates sit in the 25.9 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure, suggesting that access to the institution translates into durable upward mobility for this cohort. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 87.3% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program portfolio is concentrated in Business and related research fields. Students whose academic interests align with those areas — and who can navigate a competitive application — will find the earnings trajectory and aid structure among the stronger combinations available at private research universities in the South.
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University of North Alabama's published cost of attendance is $23,786. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,741, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $10,127, middle-income families pay about $11,665, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $13,903, and higher-income families pay around $14,866.
Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #269 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.
University of North Alabama meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Merit aid is also available for qualifying students, though need-based aid forms the primary aid structure.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,077, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,000; 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 University of North Alabama's median four-year earnings of $50,818, median federal debt of $22,077 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 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 North Alabama earn median 4-year earnings of $50,818, placing University of North Alabama in the 10.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,684 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Alabama in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of North Alabama #1187 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of North Alabama's concentration in business and applied fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 165 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,550, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 107 students earning median 4-year earnings of $47,973, and Business Administration produces 75 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $51,912.
These programs align with regional labor-market demand in AL.
Computer and Information Sciences, General
35 graduates
Physical Sciences, Other
8 graduates
Management Information Systems and Services
18 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
165 graduates
Chemistry
11 graduates
University of North Alabama's program mix centers on Business, reflecting the institution's regional focus on workforce-ready credentials. Nursing is the largest program with 165 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Business Administration, Kinesiology, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Across 34 programs serving roughly 1,151 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and professional fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $74,550 four years after enrollment among 165 graduates, followed by Accounting with $56,814 and Biology, General with $52,979. These programs reflect the institution's strength in business, accounting, and management-oriented fields where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect regional labor-market outcomes.
The concentration in Business (representing 20% of graduates) anchors University of North Alabama's economic profile, with Education at 9% and Arts at 8% providing complementary pathways. This portfolio positions the institution as a practical, employment-focused regional university where program choices align with accessible career entry points in the Southeast.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Francis Marion University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#24289 ranked) | SC | 86% | $43,888 | #24289 | Compare |
Suny At Fredonia Similar quality tier (#25904 ranked) | NY | 78% | $54,247 | #25904 | Compare |
The University Of Montana Similar quality tier (#25916 ranked) | MT | 96% | $44,511 | #25916 | Compare |
Suny Morrisville Similar quality tier (#23747 ranked) | NY | 92% | $43,295 | #23747 | Compare |
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Similar quality tier (#22632 ranked) | PA | 87% | $56,351 | #22632 | Compare |
