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50 Colleges
$38,416 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,998 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 12,636 students received a healthcare degree from a college in Alabama, making it rank #20 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Alabama is $9,604 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $14,512 a year.

An estimated 43% of college students in Alabama take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,249 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,563 students at UAB in total, 13,878 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,402 are full-time. For undergraduates at UAB, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,718 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,911 during the early-career years.

#2

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,116 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of South Alabama is 14,224, of which 9,050 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,611 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USA is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at USA take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,893 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USA is $38,334.

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Alabama is 37,840, of which 31,670 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,750 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at UA is 89%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Roughly 39% of students at UA take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,195 a year. UA has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,273 during the early-career years.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,725 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,729 students at Samford in total, 3,576 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,501 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Samford is 89%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

32% of Samford students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,928 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Samford with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,461 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,176 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,505 undergraduates at Auburn, of which 22,458 are full-time, and there are 30,737 students altogether. Auburn has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 71% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

29% of Auburn students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,563 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $52,489 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,533 students at Columbia Southern University in total, 13,254 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,866 are full-time. For undergraduates at Columbia Southern University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,701 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Columbia Southern University is $53,364.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,349 full-time undergraduates at Wallace State, Hanceville, and 4,763 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

20% of Wallace State, Hanceville students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,901 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,112 during the early-career years.

#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,952 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,238 students at Jacksonville State University in total, 7,747 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,031 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at Jacksonville State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,086 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Jacksonville State University is $37,373.

#9

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,999 students at UAH in total, 8,027 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,730 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UAH is 4.6 years.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Around 54% of accepted students are men, and 46% are women.

Roughly 39% of students at UAH take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,632 a year. UAH has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,360 during the early-career years.

#10

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,312 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,712 undergraduates at TROY, of which 8,208 are full-time, and there are 16,497 students altogether. For undergraduates at TROY, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,479 a year. TROY has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from TROY with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,498 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,451 full-time undergraduates at Jeff State, and 8,526 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 26% of students at Jeff State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,311 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Jeff State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,269 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,558 full-time undergraduates at Calhoun Community College, and 8,278 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,689 a year. Calhoun Community College has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Calhoun Community College is $30,657.

#13

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,946 undergraduates at UNA, of which 4,708 are full-time, and there are 8,086 students altogether. For undergraduates at UNA, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at UNA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,365 a year. UNA has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,535 during the early-career years.

#14

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,278 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bevill State Community College is 3,204, which includes 970 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,237 a year.

Students who graduate from Bevill State Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,602 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,777 full-time undergraduates at Coastal Alabama Community College, and 6,653 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

26% of Coastal Alabama Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,535 a year. Coastal Alabama Community College has a 5.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,639 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,860 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,215 full-time undergraduates at Wallace, Dothan, and 3,681 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,844 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,724 during the early-career years.

#17

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,212 students at AUM in total, 4,375 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,374 are full-time. It takes the average AUM undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,292 a year. AUM has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from AUM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,969 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,312 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Gadsden State Community College is 3,993, which includes 1,916 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at GSCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,586 a year.

Students who graduate from GSCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,555 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Union State Community College is 3,950, which includes 2,019 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

23% of Southern Union State Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,139 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Union State Community College is $30,404.

#21

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 755 full-time undergraduates at Bishop State Community College, and 2,176 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Bishop State Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,700 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bishop State Community College is $23,566.

#22

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,743 students at Shelton State Community College in total, 1,603 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Students who graduate from Shelton State Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,902 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,068 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Alabama State University is 4,072, of which 3,614 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,289 are full-time. For undergraduates at Alabama State, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 70% are women.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,271 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,395 during the early-career years.

#24

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
94% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Herzing University - Birmingham is 619, of which 612 students are undergraduates and of those, 273 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Approximately 94% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,996 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,074 during the early-career years.

#25

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,011 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,081 full-time undergraduates at NW-SCC, and 3,360 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at NW-SCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,779 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,997 during the early-career years.

Other Alabama Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 University of Mobile 92
27 South University, Montgomery 83
27 Tuskegee University 83
29 University of West Alabama 82
30 Chattahoochee Valley Community College 78
31 Northeast Alabama Community College 76
32 Faulkner University 63
33 Lurleen B Wallace Community College 56
34 Oakwood University 55
35 H Councill Trenholm State Community College 51
36 Wallace Community College, Selma 49
37 Spring Hill College 48
38 University of Montevallo 42
39 Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus 40
39 Snead State Community College 40
41 Central Alabama Community College 37
42 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 26
43 Birmingham Southern College 22
43 Alabama A & M University 22
45 Athens State University 17
46 Amridge University 16
47 Fortis Institute - Birmingham 15
48 Enterprise State Community College 8
49 Strayer University - Alabama 5
50 Huntingdon College 3

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