Is University of South Alabama worth it?
University of South Alabama is a public, four-year institution in Mobile, Alabama (midsize city). It awarded 3,617 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, nursing practice and exercise physiology and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,120
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,459
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,379
Average net price
$17,648
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
3,617
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
8,879
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $104,698 | $122,851 | 965 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,447 | $78,024 | 409 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $127,618 | $137,559 | 246 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $32,868 | $47,019 | 123 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,105 | $48,956 | 113 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $60,781 | $114,506 | 107 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,950 | $54,090 | 106 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $31,630 | $43,023 | 91 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $59,611 | $69,490 | 91 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,153 | $46,828 | 78 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,700 | $43,384 | 75 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,175 | $89,052 | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $50,877 | $53,511 | 72 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $26,888 | $48,602 | 70 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $117,532 | $124,566 | 63 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 769 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 354 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 178 |
| Nursing Practice | Post-master's certificate | 137 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 75 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of South Alabama. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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