The University of Alabama (UA) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

52.0101 Business/Commerce, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$152,960	-$109,970 (-41.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,050	-$13,070 (-9.8%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$123,120	-$37,810 (-23.5%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$92,520	-$33,510 (-26.6%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$112,270	-$2,250 (-2%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$116,970	-$12,210 (-9.5%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$124,920	+$8,910 (+7.7%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$94,340	-$25,320 (-21.2%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$64,750	-$22,310 (-25.6%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$72,770	-$13,330 (-15.5%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$102,540	-$5,560 (-5.1%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$96,800	-$17,910 (-15.6%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$152,960	-$109,970 (-41.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,050	-$13,070 (-9.8%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$123,120	-$37,810 (-23.5%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$92,520	-$33,510 (-26.6%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$112,270	-$2,250 (-2%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$116,970	-$12,210 (-9.5%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$124,920	+$8,910 (+7.7%)
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$129,220	-$27,010 (-17.3%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$104,360	-$56,120 (-35%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$124,680	-$15,910 (-11.3%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$94,340	-$25,320 (-21.2%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$64,750	-$22,310 (-25.6%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$72,770	-$13,330 (-15.5%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$65,890	-$13,840 (-17.4%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$83,560	-$4,040 (-4.6%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$102,540	-$5,560 (-5.1%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$96,800	-$17,910 (-15.6%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$64,840	-$18,080 (-21.8%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$90,390	-$1,990 (-2.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.0301 Accounting. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$77,050	-$16,470 (-17.6%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$81,560	-$12,360 (-13.2%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$112,360	+$14,320 (+14.6%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$92,050	-$27,880 (-23.2%)
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$106,660	+$3,010 (+2.9%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$46,700	-$20,870 (-30.9%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$34,300	-$24,560 (-41.7%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$96,800	-$17,910 (-15.6%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$92,050	-$27,880 (-23.2%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$114,850	-$16,060 (-12.3%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	N/A	N/A
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$164,200	+$31,060 (+23.3%)

52.0801 Finance, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$152,960	-$109,970 (-41.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,050	-$13,070 (-9.8%)
11-3031	Financial Managers	$180,470	$138,830	-$41,640 (-23.1%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$64,840	-$18,080 (-21.8%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$81,560	-$12,360 (-13.2%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$112,360	+$14,320 (+14.6%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$104,880	-$11,610 (-10%)
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$141,350	-$18,860 (-11.8%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$92,050	-$27,880 (-23.2%)
13-2072	Loan Officers	$86,020	$75,340	-$10,680 (-12.4%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$90,060	-$3,830 (-4.1%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9051	Food Service Managers	$72,370	$58,600	-$13,770 (-19%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$64,750	-$22,310 (-25.6%)
11-9081	Lodging Managers	$77,460	$74,980	-$2,480 (-3.2%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A

52.0903 Tourism and Travel Services Management. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage travel-related enterprises and related convention and/or tour services. Includes instruction in travel agency management, tour arranging and planning, convention and event planning, travel industry operations and procedures, tourism marketing and promotion strategies, travel counseling, travel industry law, international and domestic operations, and travel and tourism policy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
39-7012	Travel Guides	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0905 Restaurant/Food Services Management. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, and market restaurants, food services in hospitality establishments, food service chains and franchise networks, and restaurant supply operations. Includes instruction in hospitality administration, food services management, wholesale logistics and distribution, franchise operations, business networking, personnel management, culinary arts, business planning and capitalization, food industry operations, marketing and retailing, business law and regulations, finance, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9051	Food Service Managers	$72,370	$58,600	-$13,770 (-19%)
11-9081	Lodging Managers	$77,460	$74,980	-$2,480 (-3.2%)

52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$129,220	-$27,010 (-17.3%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$104,360	-$56,120 (-35%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$124,680	-$15,910 (-11.3%)
13-1041	Compliance Officers	$84,980	$62,900	-$22,080 (-26%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$65,890	-$13,840 (-17.4%)
13-1075	Labor Relations Specialists	$97,130	$49,170	-$47,960 (-49.4%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$64,840	-$18,080 (-21.8%)
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$65,450	-$8,310 (-11.3%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)
43-4161	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$50,950	$41,510	-$9,440 (-18.5%)

52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$152,960	-$109,970 (-41.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,050	-$13,070 (-9.8%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$90,390	-$1,990 (-2.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.1201 Management Information Systems, General. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$142,570	-$45,420 (-24.2%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$121,830	-$20,790 (-14.6%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$93,670	-$9,970 (-9.6%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$123,940	+$18,110 (+17.1%)

52.1206 Information Resources Management. (Cert2y+, BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to the planning, management, and evaluation of information services in organizations. Includes instruction in telecommunications, systems planning and integration, information policy, information security, contracting and purchasing, budgeting, information technology, operations management, human resources, communications skills, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$142,570	-$45,420 (-24.2%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$123,940	+$18,110 (+17.1%)

52.1301 Management Science. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$152,960	-$109,970 (-41.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$120,050	-$13,070 (-9.8%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$96,800	-$17,910 (-15.6%)
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	$99,120	$130,240	+$31,120 (+31.4%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$78,770	-$45,820 (-36.8%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.1302 Business Statistics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of mathematical statistics to the description, analysis, and forecasting of business data. Includes instruction in statistical theory and methods, computer applications, data analysis and display, long- and short-term forecasting methods, and market performance analysis.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$66,680	-$45,650 (-40.6%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$78,770	-$45,820 (-36.8%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	N/A	N/A
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$70,810	-$22,070 (-23.8%)

52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$130,180	-$19,090 (-12.8%)
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$107,560	-$63,960 (-37.3%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$123,120	-$37,810 (-23.5%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$106,390	-$30,900 (-22.5%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$70,620	-$2,510 (-3.4%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$64,750	-$21,730 (-25.1%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.1404 Digital Marketing. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to develop a digital marketing plan and integrate marketing, advertising, sales, and logistics across physical and digital channels. Includes instruction in digital marketing, e-commerce, online consumer psychology, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and web analytics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$107,560	-$63,960 (-37.3%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$64,750	-$21,730 (-25.1%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$68,310	-$43,140 (-38.7%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

52.1501 Real Estate. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real estate. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9141	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$82,720	$57,120	-$25,600 (-30.9%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2023	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	N/A	N/A	N/A
41-9021	Real Estate Brokers	$91,660	$77,650	-$14,010 (-15.3%)
41-9022	Real Estate Sales Agents	$70,970	$47,580	-$23,390 (-33%)

52.1601 Taxation. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to provide tax advice and management services to individuals and corporations. Includes instruction in tax law and regulations, tax record systems, individual and corporate income taxation, tax planning, partnerships and fiduciary relationships, estates and trusts, property depreciation, capital gains and losses, dispositions, transfers, liquidity, valuation, and applications to specific tax problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$77,050	-$16,470 (-17.6%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$106,660	+$3,010 (+2.9%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$46,700	-$20,870 (-30.9%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$34,300	-$24,560 (-41.7%)

52.1701 Insurance. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$129,220	-$27,010 (-17.3%)
13-1031	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,770	$57,440	-$21,330 (-27.1%)
13-1032	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$77,050	N/A	N/A
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$64,840	-$18,080 (-21.8%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2053	Insurance Underwriters	$90,830	$67,370	-$23,460 (-25.8%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)
41-3021	Insurance Sales Agents	$81,510	$77,390	-$4,120 (-5.1%)

51.0202 Audiology/Audiologist. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$76,190	-$19,130 (-20.1%)

51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$67,930	-$27,910 (-29.1%)

51.0204 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (Cert2y+)

An integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$67,930	-$27,910 (-29.1%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$76,190	-$19,130 (-20.1%)

51.0702 Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building and operations management, business management, financial management and insurance, fund-raising and marketing, public relations, human resources management and labor relations, health care facilities operations, principles of health care delivery, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$112,270	-$2,250 (-2%)
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,690	-$45,040 (-32.7%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$93,280	-$20,560 (-18.1%)

51.0913 Athletic Training/Trainer. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-9091	Athletic Trainers	$63,960	$58,060	-$5,900 (-9.2%)

51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1101 Pre-Dentistry Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in dentistry.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1102 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or podiatric medicine.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1199 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in health and medical professional preparation not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1508 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises. Includes instruction in human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
21-1014	Mental Health Counselors	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.2201 Public Health, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,690	-$45,040 (-32.7%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$57,980	-$13,720 (-19.1%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$41,550	-$14,420 (-25.8%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

51.2207 Public Health Education and Promotion. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health issues, and prepares individuals to function as public health educators and health promotion specialists. Includes instruction in human development, health issues across the life span, population-specific health issues, principles and methods of public health education, administration of health education campaigns and programs, evaluation methods, public communications, and applications to specific public health subjects and issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$57,980	-$13,720 (-19.1%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$41,550	-$14,420 (-25.8%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

51.2208 Community Health and Preventive Medicine. (Assoc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruction in public health, community health services and delivery, health behavior and cultural factors, local government operations, human services, health communication and promotion, health services administration in local settings, environmental health, preventive and comparative medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, family and community health, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,690	-$45,040 (-32.7%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$41,550	-$14,420 (-25.8%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

51.2299 Public Health, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in public health not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,690	-$45,040 (-32.7%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

51.2305 Music Therapy/Therapist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, in association with a rehabilitation team or in private practice, to use music in therapeutic relationships to address the physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of clients. Includes instruction in music theory and performance, human growth and development, biomedical sciences, abnormal psychology, disabling conditions, patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment plan development and implementation, clinical evaluation, record-keeping, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)
29-1129	Therapists, All Other	$73,800	$84,860	+$11,060 (+15%)

51.2310 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to counsel and assist disabled individuals and recovering patients in order to achieve their greatest physical, mental, social, educational, and vocational potential. Includes instruction in patient evaluation and testing, rehabilitation program planning, patient support services and referral, job analysis, adjustment psychology, rehabilitation services provision, patient counseling and education, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
21-1015	Rehabilitation Counselors	$51,260	$55,500	+$4,240 (+8.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

51.3101 Dietetics/Dietitian. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$62,350	-$12,420 (-16.6%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	N/A	N/A

51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$69,730	-$17,360 (-19.9%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$67,740	-$30,690 (-31.2%)

51.3808 Nursing Science. (FPD)

A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$69,730	-$17,360 (-19.9%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$67,740	-$30,690 (-31.2%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,220	-$19,780 (-15%)

51.3818 Nursing Practice. (Spec)

A practice-focused program that prepares registered nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based nursing practice, including translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Includes instruction in healthcare delivery systems, health economics and finance, health policy, research methods, translating evidence into practice, concepts in population health, and nursing leadership.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,690	-$45,040 (-32.7%)
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$69,730	-$17,360 (-19.9%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$67,740	-$30,690 (-31.2%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,220	-$19,780 (-15%)

51.9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

14.0101 Engineering, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$113,860	-$7,860 (-6.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.0201 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$110,330	-$30,850 (-21.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.0401 Architectural Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials, systems, and methods used to construct and equip buildings intended for human habitation or other purposes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$113,860	-$7,860 (-6.5%)
25-1031	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,360	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.0701 Chemical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2041	Chemical Engineers	$128,430	$111,440	-$16,990 (-13.2%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.0801 Civil Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$96,740	-$10,310 (-9.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.0901 Computer Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$130,600	-$5,290 (-3.9%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$121,830	-$20,790 (-14.6%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$114,020	-$30,550 (-21.1%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$98,900	-$11,360 (-10.3%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$135,410	-$21,360 (-13.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$110,330	-$30,850 (-21.9%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$135,410	-$21,360 (-13.6%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$106,570	-$14,410 (-11.9%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	$92,940	-$39,560 (-29.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1099 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$106,570	-$14,410 (-11.9%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	$92,940	-$39,560 (-29.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1101 Engineering Mechanics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials in engineering problems. Includes instruction in statics, kinetics, dynamics, kinematics, celestial mechanics, stress and failure, and electromagnetism.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$99,210	-$10,870 (-9.9%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$113,860	-$7,860 (-6.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1401 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	$110,570	$106,440	-$4,130 (-3.7%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	$117,150	+$3,380 (+3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1801 Materials Engineering. (FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
17-2131	Materials Engineers	$116,380	$97,010	-$19,370 (-16.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$110,330	-$30,850 (-21.9%)
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$99,210	-$10,870 (-9.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.2001 Metallurgical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power, transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep, failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2131	Materials Engineers	$116,380	$97,010	-$19,370 (-16.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.2101 Mining and Mineral Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2151	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$108,940	$103,300	-$5,640 (-5.2%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.2501 Petroleum Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2171	Petroleum Engineers	$153,560	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.3301 Construction Engineering. (Assoc, Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and management principles to the planning, design, and building of facilities and structures. Includes instruction in civil engineering, structural principles, site analysis, computer-assisted design, geology, evaluation and testing, materials, contracting, project management, graphic communications, and applicable laws and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$96,740	-$10,310 (-9.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$113,860	-$7,860 (-6.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.3501 Industrial Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$116,970	-$12,210 (-9.5%)
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$91,670	-$16,230 (-15%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

14.3601 Manufacturing Engineering. (Assoc, Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$151,900	-$23,810 (-13.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$69,090	-$14,070 (-16.9%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$91,670	-$16,230 (-15%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$113,860	-$7,860 (-6.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,740	-$9,600 (-8%)

45.0201 Anthropology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3091	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$71,070	$62,560	-$8,510 (-12%)
25-1061	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,530	$78,540	-$23,990 (-23.4%)

45.0401 Criminology. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$117,900	+$6,560 (+5.9%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	N/A	N/A
19-4099	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$64,640	$48,430	-$16,210 (-25.1%)
25-1111	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,820	$68,850	-$15,970 (-18.8%)

45.0601 Economics, General. (Cert2y+)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$114,850	-$16,060 (-12.3%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	N/A	N/A
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$164,200	+$31,060 (+23.3%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

45.0603 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$66,680	-$45,650 (-40.6%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$78,770	-$45,820 (-36.8%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$114,850	-$16,060 (-12.3%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$164,200	+$31,060 (+23.3%)

45.0701 Geography. (Assoc, Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,890	$57,510	+$620 (+1.1%)
19-3092	Geographers	$98,160	N/A	N/A
25-1064	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,020	N/A	N/A

45.0702 Geographic Information Science and Cartography. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
17-1021	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$82,860	$76,180	-$6,680 (-8.1%)
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,890	$57,510	+$620 (+1.1%)
19-3092	Geographers	$98,160	N/A	N/A
25-1064	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,020	N/A	N/A

45.0901 International Relations and Affairs. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	N/A	N/A
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$82,280	-$22,880 (-21.8%)

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	N/A	N/A
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$82,280	-$22,880 (-21.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

45.1101 Sociology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	N/A	N/A
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1067	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,270	$59,950	-$37,320 (-38.4%)

09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$108,610	-$54,910 (-33.6%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-3011	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$80,110	$36,810	-$43,300 (-54.1%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$69,330	-$10,980 (-13.7%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$76,080	-$9,700 (-11.3%)
27-3099	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$84,870	N/A	N/A

09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$108,610	-$54,910 (-33.6%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$54,740	-$51,290 (-48.4%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$57,930	-$27,770 (-32.4%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$76,080	-$9,700 (-11.3%)

09.0199 Communication and Media Studies, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in communication and media studies not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

09.0401 Journalism. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$54,740	-$51,290 (-48.4%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$57,930	-$27,770 (-32.4%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$76,080	-$9,700 (-11.3%)
43-9081	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$52,730	N/A	N/A

09.0499 Journalism, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in journalism not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$54,740	-$51,290 (-48.4%)

09.0701 Radio and Television. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-2012	Producers and Directors	$114,280	$82,920	-$31,360 (-27.4%)
27-3011	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$80,110	$36,810	-$43,300 (-54.1%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$54,740	-$51,290 (-48.4%)
27-4032	Film and Video Editors	$83,530	$72,230	-$11,300 (-13.5%)

09.0799 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in radio, television, and digital communications not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

09.0902 Public Relations/Image Management. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in public relations theory; related principles of advertising, marketing, and journalism; message/image design; image management; special event management; media relations; community relations; public affairs; and internal communications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$130,180	-$19,090 (-12.8%)
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$108,610	-$54,910 (-33.6%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$106,390	-$30,900 (-22.5%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$70,620	-$2,510 (-3.4%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$69,330	-$10,980 (-13.7%)

09.0903 Advertising. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$130,180	-$19,090 (-12.8%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$75,450	-$14,890 (-16.5%)

19.0101 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in family, work, and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual environments.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.0401 Family Resource Management Studies, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the design and implementation of policies and processes contributing to successful individual and family resource management. Includes instruction in financial goal-setting and strategies; household income, assets, and debt management; preventing and resolving financial difficulties; and the use of relevant public resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$141,350	-$18,860 (-11.8%)
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.0402 Consumer Economics. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of micro- and macro-economic theory to consumer behavior and individual and family consumption of goods and services. Includes instruction in modeling, economic forecasting, indexing, price theory, and analysis of individual commodities and services and/or groups of related commodities and services.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.0403 Consumer Services and Advocacy. (BSc)

A program that focuses on providing end-use advice and representational services to individuals and groups within a variety of settings, and the analytical and research techniques needed to protect consumers from unsafe, unreliable, and/or unhealthy products and services. Includes instruction in consumer advocacy, family management systems, ecological impacts of consumption practices, and analyzing and testing product quality and safety.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.0501 Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. (Cert2y+)

A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional assessment, and food safety and food composition.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$62,350	-$12,420 (-16.6%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	N/A	N/A

19.0504 Human Nutrition. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the relationships between food consumption and human development and health. Includes instruction in the cellular and molecular processes of food processing in the human body, related metabolic processes, the relationship of food and nutrition to disease, and nutritional needs across the life span.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$62,350	-$12,420 (-16.6%)

19.0701 Human Development and Family Studies, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A

19.0707 Family and Community Services. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction in family systems, human development, social services, community social and economic development, social policy, voluntary sector activities, and outreach and community education.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.0711 Early Childhood and Family Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program of study that focuses on the development and learning of children from birth to six years old within the context of the family. Includes instruction in child abuse and neglect, child and infant growth and development, early childhood education, early childhood language and literacy, early childhood math and science, early childhood special education, family literacy, family sociology, family and marriage relations, assessment and measurement, psychology, and psychopathology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$117,900	+$6,560 (+5.9%)
21-1099	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$58,360	$30,770	-$27,590 (-47.3%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)
39-9011	Childcare Workers	$33,140	$21,960	-$11,180 (-33.7%)

19.0799 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in human development, family studies, and related services not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

19.0901 Apparel and Textiles, General. (Cert2y+)

A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$65,420	+$4,950 (+8.2%)

19.9999 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in family and consumer sciences/human sciences not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction. (MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$81,410	+$3,810 (+4.9%)

13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$39,780	-$22,860 (-36.5%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$92,910	-$20,450 (-18%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$115,030	-$9,420 (-7.6%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$84,630	-$14,830 (-14.9%)

13.0404 Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the supervision of learning activities, personnel relations, administrative duties related to departmental or unit management, and specific applications to various educational settings and curricula.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$39,780	-$22,860 (-36.5%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$92,910	-$20,450 (-18%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$115,030	-$9,420 (-7.6%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$84,630	-$14,830 (-14.9%)

13.0406 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$115,030	-$9,420 (-7.6%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$84,630	-$14,830 (-14.9%)

13.0408 Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship. (FPD)

A program that focuses on educational administration at the elementary and middle school (K-7) levels and prepares individuals to serve as principals and masters of elementary and middle schools. Includes instruction in elementary and/or middle school education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, childhood and pre-adolescent growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$92,910	-$20,450 (-18%)

13.0409 Secondary School Administration/Principalship. (FPD)

A program that focuses on educational administration at the junior high, secondary, or senior high school (7-12) levels and prepares individuals to serve as principals and masters of secondary schools. Includes instruction in secondary school education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, adolescent growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$92,910	-$20,450 (-18%)

13.0501 Educational/Instructional Technology. (PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$65,450	-$8,310 (-11.3%)
25-4022	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$69,180	$51,070	-$18,110 (-26.2%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$81,410	+$3,810 (+4.9%)

13.0603 Educational Statistics and Research Methods. (BSc, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of statistics to the analysis and solution of educational research problems, and the development of technical designs for research studies. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, research design, computer applications, instrument design, research methodologies, and applications to research problems in specific education subjects.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$96,800	-$17,910 (-15.6%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$66,680	-$45,650 (-40.6%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$89,470	-$16,970 (-15.9%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)

13.0607 Learning Sciences. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the multiple aspects of learning in different environments, including specific aspects of the content to be mastered, cognitive aspects of the student, the instructional environment and materials, the preparation and activities of the instructor, socio-cultural and linguistic components, and assessment outcomes. Includes instruction in the social, organizational, and cultural dynamics of learning; learning and cognition; learning strategies; educational psychology; educational testing and measurement; instructional design and technology; and statistical design of educational research.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$124,680	-$15,910 (-11.3%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$89,470	-$16,970 (-15.9%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	N/A	N/A
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-9099	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$55,700	$52,830	-$2,870 (-5.2%)

13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers in a collaborative or team environment. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-2051	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$72,610	N/A	N/A
25-2055	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2056	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2057	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$72,310	$56,630	-$15,680 (-21.7%)
25-2058	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,610	$58,540	-$16,070 (-21.5%)
25-2059	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,180	$49,330	-$24,850 (-33.5%)
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$60,420	-$11,100 (-15.5%)

13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$55,980	-$13,810 (-19.8%)

13.1205 Secondary Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$29,020	-$12,430 (-30%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$55,290	-$11,730 (-17.5%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$55,980	-$13,810 (-19.8%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1302 Art Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$67,300	-$34,940 (-34.2%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

13.1307 Health Teacher Education. (MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

13.1312 Music Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$67,300	-$34,940 (-34.2%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$68,700	-$19,280 (-21.9%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$93,580	+$34,670 (+58.9%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$31,610	-$19,750 (-38.5%)

13.1315 Reading Teacher Education. (PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

13.1399 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. (MSc)

Any instructional program in teacher education, specific academic and vocational programs not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$80,930	+$2,430 (+3.1%)
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$71,610	$74,230	+$2,620 (+3.7%)

13.1401 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$29,020	-$12,430 (-30%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$55,290	-$11,730 (-17.5%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$55,980	-$13,810 (-19.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$53,630	-$16,410 (-23.4%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$51,320	-$13,340 (-20.6%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3032	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	$134,400	N/A	N/A
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$107,950	+$1,100 (+1%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$117,900	+$6,560 (+5.9%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$83,370	-$10,160 (-10.9%)

42.2801 Clinical Psychology. (FPD)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$107,950	+$1,100 (+1%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$83,370	-$10,160 (-10.9%)

42.2805 School Psychology. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3034	School Psychologists	$93,610	$68,520	-$25,090 (-26.8%)
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$60,420	-$11,100 (-15.5%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$83,370	-$10,160 (-10.9%)

42.2806 Educational Psychology. (PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$123,570	-$26,320 (-17.6%)
19-3034	School Psychologists	$93,610	$68,520	-$25,090 (-26.8%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$117,900	+$6,560 (+5.9%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$83,370	-$10,160 (-10.9%)

31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$64,750	-$22,310 (-25.6%)
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$68,700	-$19,280 (-21.9%)
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$93,580	+$34,670 (+58.9%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$31,610	-$19,750 (-38.5%)

31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
29-1128	Exercise Physiologists	$59,620	$52,520	-$7,100 (-11.9%)

31.0599 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

31.9999 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other. (MSc, FPD)

Any instructional program in parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$129,090	-$44,410 (-25.6%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$90,320	-$10,120 (-10.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$107,210	+$5,270 (+5.2%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$34,120	-$15,560 (-31.3%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$40,920	-$17,100 (-29.5%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$64,610	-$10,650 (-14.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$74,450	-$26,890 (-26.5%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$57,430	-$16,270 (-22.1%)

26.0502 Microbiology, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$129,090	-$44,410 (-25.6%)
19-1022	Microbiologists	$95,200	$65,500	-$29,700 (-31.2%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$40,920	-$17,100 (-29.5%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$74,450	-$26,890 (-26.5%)

26.0503 Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases, bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction, bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$129,090	-$44,410 (-25.6%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$90,320	-$10,120 (-10.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$78,620	-$34,070 (-30.2%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$40,920	-$17,100 (-29.5%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$74,450	-$26,890 (-26.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$98,210	-$39,690 (-28.8%)

26.1302 Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$129,090	-$44,410 (-25.6%)
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$76,510	-$1,410 (-1.8%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$90,320	-$10,120 (-10.1%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$40,920	-$17,100 (-29.5%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$74,450	-$26,890 (-26.5%)

26.1501 Neuroscience. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Alabama

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Alabama Avg	AL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$129,090	-$44,410 (-25.6%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$90,320	-$10,120 (-10.1%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$40,920	-$17,100 (-29.5%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$74,450	-$26,890 (-26.5%)