Best Economics Schools in Alabama
Alabama has 2 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 25 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $37,245 on average within two years — 23% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
2
Schools in AL
$37,245
AL Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally
Economics Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Public
$41,565
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,887
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 50.5%
#2
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL · Public
$32,925
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Economics in Alabama?
Auburn University ranks #1 for Economics in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $41,565 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in Alabama?
Economics graduates in Alabama earn an average of $37,245 within two years of graduation. This is 23% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Alabama?
Auburn University is the most selective Economics program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 50.5%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 63.3%.
Other Popular Majors in Alabama
Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.