Athens State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,446
students enrolled
844
degrees and certificates a year
$46,266
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$50,273
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 40% | 333 |
| Education | 30% | 256 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 68 |
| English | 3% | 23 |
| Health professions | 3% | 21 |
AI and data programs
Athens State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Athens State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Limestone County, where the college is.
4
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Limestone County
2026-09 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier
$83,534
median household income
Limestone County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (1 open), marketing (1 open).
Hiring most: Actalent (1), Grayson Carter & Son Contracting (1), NDC (1), Snap-on (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (2), Finance (1), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: North, Region 1 Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Athens State University?
- Athens State University enrolls about 2,446 students and is a public 4-year institution in Athens, Alabama. It awards about 844 degrees and certificates a year.
- What do Athens State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,266 six years after entry and $50,273 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Athens State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Athens State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Athens State University?
- 4 open professional jobs are listed in Limestone County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Actalent has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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