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How strong are the academics at Alabama State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
10%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Alabama State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Alabama State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Alabama State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Alabama State University:

60%
First-year retention rate
10%
4-year grad rate
29%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $25,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$25,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Alabama State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
23.4
28.92
34.44
39.96
45.48
51

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 26
  • Accounting 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Finance, General 6
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 14
  • Computer Science 5
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
Engineering
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 28
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 13
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science 13
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 46
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 6
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 6
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 30
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 18
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 18
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
  • Dance, General 13
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
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