Athens State University

Athens, Alabama

Public Graduate Programs

N/A

In-State Tuition

N/A

Graduation Rate

$50,273

Median Earnings

2,407

Enrollment

Athens State University is a public institution in Athens, Alabama with 2,407 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is N/A compared with a Alabama nursing-school average of $10,667. The school reports a graduation rate of N/A, median earnings of $50,273, and median federal debt of $18,051.

Tuition vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of $10,667.

Graduation vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of 43.4%.

Earnings vs State

$50,273

+$9,993

$50,273 is higher than the state average of $40,280.

Tuition rank: Not enough peer data Graduation rank: Not enough peer data Value rank: Top 47%

About Athens State University

Location	Athens, Alabama
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.athens.edu
In-State Tuition	N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	N/A
Total Enrollment	2,407
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	N/A
Retention Rate	N/A
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$50,273
Median Debt at Graduation	$18,051
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$191
Pell Grant Recipients	42.4%
Students Receiving Loans	41.0%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

N/A

Median Debt

$18,051

Monthly Payment

$191

Earnings / Debt

2.8x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.4 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

42.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 41.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Athens State University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is N/A, while the reported median debt is $18,051 with an estimated monthly payment of $191. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.