2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Alabama to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Chattahoochee Valley Community College the best value school in Alabama for healthcare students working on their associate degree. CVCC is located in Phenix City, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 associate degrees to qualified students.
CVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,128 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CVCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wallace Community College, Selma. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Selma, Alabama, the small public school handed out 49 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCS are $8,250 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,879 in student loans.
Online courses are available at WCCS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 23 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s value ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 206 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coastal Alabama Community College are $8,850 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Coastal Alabama Community College 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.
Coastal Alabama Community College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Wallace, Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 196 associate degrees to qualified students.
Wallace, Dothan undergraduate students pay an average of $8,490 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,002 in student loans.
Wallace, Dothan does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus are $8,550 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,662 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Hanceville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 493 students in 2020-2021.
Wallace State, Hanceville undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Wallace State, Hanceville 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 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Columbia Southern University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 59 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,725 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Columbia Southern University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Columbia Southern University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
Bevill State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Jasper, Alabama, and it awarded 207 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bevill State Community College are $9,150 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,900 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bevill State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Bevill State Community College is ranked #5 for overall quality in Alabama.
Shelton State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 122 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College are $8,277 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Gadsden State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. GSCC is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 170 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSCC are $9,184 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that GSCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Bishop State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Bishop State Community College is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 129 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bishop State Community College are $8,550 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,446 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Bishop State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jefferson State Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 311 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jeff State are $8,610 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,642 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Jeff State 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Andalusia, Alabama, the small public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are $8,850 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,456 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in Wadley, Alabama that handed out 150 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Southern Union State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able 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.
John C Calhoun State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Calhoun Community College is a public institution located in Tanner, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 280 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Calhoun Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,630 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Central Alabama Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the small public school handed out 37 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Alabama Community College are $8,610 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,897 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Snead State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama, and it awarded 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Snead State Community College are $9,280 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Snead State Community College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, the small public school handed out 76 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Northeast undergraduate students pay an average of $8,850 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,132 in student loans.
Northeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and it awarded 104 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
NW-SCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,521 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,717 in student loans.
Online courses are available at NW-SCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 103 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $33,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Birmingham is ranked #1 for overall quality in Alabama.
Troy University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
TROY undergraduate students pay an average of $18,624 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $27,934 in loans while pursuing their degree.
TROY 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of West Alabama came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Livingston, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 27 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University of West Alabama are $20,090 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $30,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of West Alabama 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South University, Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South University, Montgomery are $18,000 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $31,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South University, Montgomery does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University, Montgomery not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
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*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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