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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama

20 Schools Ranked
$5,573 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama

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#1

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Herzing University - Birmingham to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Alabama.

Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Since Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
$8,756 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USA is $8,756. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,012.

USA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Coastal Alabama Community College Report

$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Wallace Community College, Dothan ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,490.

Wallace, Dothan does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850.

Online courses are available at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$4,587 Average Tuition & Fees

Shelton State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend Shelton State Community College full time pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,277.

Shelton State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$5,248 Average Tuition & Fees

Gadsden State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.

Students from Alabama who attend GSCC full time pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,184.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Gadsden State Community College Report

#10

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, Alabama
$5,214 Average Tuition & Fees

Bevill State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees if they attend Bevill State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,150.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Bevill State Community College Report

#11

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Bishop State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Bishop State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Bishop State Community College Report

$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Union State Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Alabama who attend Southern Union State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610.

Online courses are available at Jeff State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850.

Northeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Alabama Community College Report

#15

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Phenix City, Alabama
$3,936 Average Tuition & Fees

Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $3,936 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,128.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CVCC. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace State, Hanceville is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Report

$4,940 Average Tuition & Fees

John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking.

Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,630.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

Full John C Calhoun State Community College Report

$5,344 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Snead State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Alabama who attend Snead State Community College full time pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,280.

Online courses are available at Snead State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Snead State Community College Report

#19

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, Alabama
$4,890 Average Tuition & Fees

Reid State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reid State Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,580.

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#20

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
$4,831 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees if they attend NW-SCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,521.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NW-SCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northwest-Shoals Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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