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Alabama Healthcare Colleges

50 Colleges
$39,187 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,711 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. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,797 per year to get their degree at a college in Alabama, while out of state students will pay an average of $14,779 per year.

About 43% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,428 per year.

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#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

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

49% of UAB students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,382 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,572 during the early-career years.

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#2

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,676 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,050 undergraduates at USA, of which 7,611 are full-time, and there are 14,224 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USA is 4.6 years.

56% of USA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,177 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USA is $41,307.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,900 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 average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UA is 4.3 years.

39% of UA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,694 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,233 during the early-career years.

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#4

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,144 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% 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. It takes the average Samford undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

33% of Samford students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,815 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,466 during the early-career years.

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#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,536 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Auburn University is 30,737, of which 24,505 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,458 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Auburn is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,579 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Auburn is $54,629.

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#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$5,808 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,254 undergraduates at Columbia Southern University, of which 6,866 are full-time, and there are 18,533 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,041 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Columbia Southern University is $55,140.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,763 students at Wallace State, Hanceville in total, 2,349 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,416 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wallace State, Hanceville is $36,129.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,426 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

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

Roughly 58% of students at Jacksonville State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,160 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,158 during the early-career years.

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#9

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% 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. For undergraduates at UAH, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,054 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,610 during the early-career years.

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#10

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,497 students at TROY in total, 12,712 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,208 are full-time. It takes the average TROY undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

85% of TROY students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,622 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from TROY is $39,392.

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#11

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,526 students at Jeff State in total, 2,451 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 26% of students at Jeff State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,137 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Jeff State is $35,502.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at John C Calhoun State Community College is 8,278, which includes 2,558 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,091 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Calhoun Community College is $32,579.

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#13

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of North Alabama is 8,086, of which 5,946 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,708 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,302 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,295 during the early-career years.

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#14

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,678 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 970 full-time undergraduates at Bevill State Community College, and 3,204 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

2% of Bevill State Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,767 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bevill State Community College is $31,129.

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#15

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% 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 15 to 1.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,987 a year.

Students who graduate from Coastal Alabama Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,808 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,681 students at Wallace, Dothan in total, 1,215 are full-time undergraduates. 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 $9,054 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,431 during the early-career years.

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#17

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Auburn University at Montgomery is 5,212, of which 4,375 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,374 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 50% of students at AUM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,505 a year.

Students who graduate from AUM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,216 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,032 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,993 students at GSCC in total, 1,916 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,107 a year.

Students who graduate from GSCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,795 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,019 full-time undergraduates at Southern Union State Community College, and 3,950 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

25% of Southern Union State Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,362 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Union State Community College is $32,844.

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#21

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bishop State Community College is 2,176, which includes 755 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Bishop State Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,682 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,100 during the early-career years.

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#22

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,067 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Shelton State Community College is 3,743, which includes 1,603 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shelton State Community College is $31,581.

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#23

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% 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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Alabama State is 4.7 years.

Approximately 83% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,319 a year.

Students who graduate from Alabama State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,453 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

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

72% of Herzing University - Birmingham students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,232 a year.

Students who graduate from Herzing University - Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,295 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#25

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,071 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% 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 16 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,255 a year.

Students who graduate from NW-SCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,469 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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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 Alabama A & M University 22
43 Birmingham Southern College 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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