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Athens State University

Athens, Alabama. 2,446 undergraduates.

—Graduation rate
—Average net price per year
$54,648Median earnings 10 years after starting7% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$17,322Median debt at graduation20% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)

What families actually pay

The Department of Education did not report net price by income for this college.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate—54%
Return for second year—76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$48,318$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$54,648$58,912
Median debt at graduation$17,322$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

47 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General20$77,794$99,329$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations140$54,837$69,283$23,750
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$79,426$67,345—
Mathematics15—$63,424—
Human Resources Management and Services17$55,842$61,879$23,397
Accounting and Related Services55$49,058$61,831$28,854
Biology, General14$45,833$54,679—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas49$45,576$52,645$26,707
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities77$47,678$50,594$32,500
Special Education and Teaching14$44,119$48,822$27,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections10—$48,375—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods148$41,681$46,513$21,500
English Language and Literature, General12$41,634$41,710$16,900
Fine and Studio Arts18$33,312$39,972—
Psychology, General23—$27,236$29,234
Education, Other27——$23,751
Behavioral Sciences10———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2———
Chemistry1———
Homeland Security2———
Social Sciences, General4———
Sociology3———
Air Transportation1———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4———
Health and Medical Administrative Services8———
Public Health4———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10———
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other10———
Management Information Systems and Services18———
History6———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Quick answers

How much do Athens State University graduates earn?
Former Athens State University students earn a median of $54,648 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do Athens State University graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from Athens State University is $17,322. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.