Academics
The picturesque campus of Alabama A & M University is conveniently positioned just four miles from downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The serene setting is nicknamed “The Hill” and is an inspirational locale for students to gain an education, prepare for their future, and achieve their dreams. The AAMU academic curriculum is organized into four colleges: Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences; Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences; and Business and Public Affairs. Through these colleges, AAMU offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs and concentrations to prepare students for careers in everything from the arts and sciences to business, engineering, and many others. AAMU is a teaching, research, and public service institution of higher learning that sets itself apart by offering a wide variety of programs and majors while maintaining excellent one-on-one attention and mentorship. With a diverse faculty and student body, and state-of-the-art facilities, AAMU is propelling today’s students to become industry leaders for a 21st century national and global society.
Career
AAMU’s motto is “Service is Sovereignty,” and the culture emanated is that of power through knowledge. The Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development (OSALD) is a springboard to activities and events that bring the student body together and create opportunities to interact, develop skills, and enrich each student’s college experience. During “Welcome Week,” first-year and returning students are introduced to the more than 50 clubs and organizations available on campus. The Student Government Association is the perfect complement to round out the portfolio of anyone interested in making an active contribution to the university student life experience. The school hosts numerous interactive social events throughout the year like Karaoke Night and Screen on the Green Movie Night—great ways to meet and connect with peers and friends. AAMU prides itself on taking care of student wellbeing. To that end, there is the 78,000-square-foot Student Health & Wellness Center, which offers multiple ways to stay healthy with everything from boxing classes to aquatic lessons. The Health & Counseling Center provides integrative healthcare services and promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual development in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
Culture
Career Development Services has team members ready to assist students with developing all the skills necessary to succeed, from evaluating a job offer to clothing donations for that important interview. Many of the AAMU graduates choose careers that have a positive impact on their community: locally and globally. The extensive alumni network of AAMU includes politicians, doctors, scientists, Civil Rights leaders, and more. Notable alumni include Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Mandela Barnes, National Football League Hall of Fame member John Stallworth, and entrepreneur and founder of EyeMail Inc., Lisa S. Jones. According to Payscale.com, AAMU graduates make an average base salary of $62,000 a year.
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