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Alabama's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Alabama have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 64,611 that were offered by Alabama's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Sponsored
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Alabama
There are at least 20 schools offering degrees in Alabama, and 20 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 34,169 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 13,286 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 9,959 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Alabama. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Amridge University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Amridge University. In 2022, 96 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 38 associate degrees, 54 bachelor's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
251
Completions By Degree
208
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Spring Hill College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Spring Hill College. In 2022, 221 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 54 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
989
Completions By Degree
275
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2022, 150 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
150
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Oakwood University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Oakwood University. In 2022, 226 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 21 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,353
Completions By Degree
247
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mobile is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Mobile. In 2022, 240 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 96 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,112
Completions By Degree
344
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Miles College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Miles College. In 2022, 186 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,517
Completions By Degree
186
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
United States Sports Academy is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at United States Sports Academy. In 2022, 25 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 11 bachelor's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
68
Completions By Degree
52
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Huntingdon College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Huntingdon College. In 2022, 212 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
838
Completions By Degree
212
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Huntsville Bible College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Huntsville Bible College. In 2022, 9 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 6 bachelor's degrees, 6 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
79
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-Alabama is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-Alabama. In 2022, 104 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 43 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,188
Completions By Degree
215
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South University-Montgomery is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at South University-Montgomery. In 2022, 44 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 31 bachelor's degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
337
Completions By Degree
93
Est. Online Degree Availability
62%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Heritage Christian University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Heritage Christian University. In 2022, 17 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
71
Completions By Degree
23
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Birmingham-Southern College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Birmingham-Southern College. In 2022, 275 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,048
Completions By Degree
275
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tuskegee University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tuskegee University. In 2022, 413 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 67 master's degrees, and 55 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,184
Completions By Degree
535
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Samford University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Samford University. In 2022, 930 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 344 master's degrees, and 428 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,604
Completions By Degree
1,702
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Faulkner University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Faulkner University. In 2022, 448 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 347 master's degrees, and 44 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,696
Completions By Degree
849
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Columbia Southern University is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Columbia Southern University. In 2022, 2,691 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,276 associate degrees, 1,817 master's degrees, and 29 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,525
Completions By Degree
5,813
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Talladega College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Talladega College. In 2022, 153 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 8 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,144
Completions By Degree
161
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Stillman College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Stillman College. In 2022, 100 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
721
Completions By Degree
100
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Alabama
There are 14 four-year public colleges located in Alabama. About 127,193 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 42,605 degrees were completed at public colleges in Alabama. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Alabama is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Alabama. In 2022, 7,332 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2,180 master's degrees, and 396 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
30,725
Completions By Degree
9,908
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alabama in Huntsville is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Alabama in Huntsville. In 2022, 1,685 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 570 master's degrees, and 60 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,358
Completions By Degree
2,315
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Alabama is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Alabama. In 2022, 1,924 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,197 master's degrees, and 317 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,631
Completions By Degree
3,438
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Troy University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Troy University. In 2022, 2,320 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 268 associate degrees, 1,204 master's degrees, and 26 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,916
Completions By Degree
3,818
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Montevallo is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Montevallo. In 2022, 430 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 128 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,184
Completions By Degree
558
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alabama A & M University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alabama A & M University. In 2022, 511 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 249 master's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,098
Completions By Degree
769
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of North Alabama is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of North Alabama. In 2022, 1,169 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 796 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,165
Completions By Degree
1,965
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jacksonville State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Jacksonville State University. In 2022, 1,435 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 492 master's degrees, and 43 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,992
Completions By Degree
1,970
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of West Alabama is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of West Alabama. In 2022, 1,229 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 399 bachelor's degrees, and 14 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,310
Completions By Degree
1,683
Est. Online Degree Availability
89%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Auburn University at Montgomery is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Auburn University at Montgomery. In 2022, 678 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 300 master's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,742
Completions By Degree
979
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alabama State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alabama State University. In 2022, 480 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 119 master's degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,495
Completions By Degree
623
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Auburn University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Auburn University. In 2022, 5,764 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,415 master's degrees, and 555 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
24,782
Completions By Degree
7,734
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alabama at Birmingham is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 2022, 2,844 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2,512 master's degrees, and 670 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
13,284
Completions By Degree
6,026
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Athens State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Athens State University. In 2022, 739 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 80 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,511
Completions By Degree
819
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Alabama
There are 23 community colleges in Alabama where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 57,103 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Alabama, and about 10,540 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
H Councill Trenholm State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,522
Completions By Degree
208
Est. Online Degree Availability
16%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,191
Completions By Degree
458
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Coastal Alabama Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,217
Completions By Degree
849
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bishop State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,885
Completions By Degree
292
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Alabama Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,565
Completions By Degree
446
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
688
Completions By Degree
75
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,107
Completions By Degree
227
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Snead State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,537
Completions By Degree
395
Est. Online Degree Availability
90%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
John C Calhoun State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,795
Completions By Degree
1,358
Est. Online Degree Availability
82%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
942
Completions By Degree
229
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bevill State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,291
Completions By Degree
436
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Enterprise State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,336
Completions By Degree
233
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,303
Completions By Degree
911
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Alabama Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
940
Completions By Degree
221
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jefferson State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,143
Completions By Degree
1,217
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Reid State Technical College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
254
Completions By Degree
29
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lawson State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,779
Completions By Degree
303
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Marion Military Institute is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
314
Completions By Degree
88
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Union State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,539
Completions By Degree
604
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Gadsden State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,513
Completions By Degree
691
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Shelton State Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,018
Completions By Degree
572
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,129
Completions By Degree
301
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest-Shoals Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,095
Completions By Degree
397
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Alabama
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Alabama? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Alabama's 4-year nonprofit schools is $18,229. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Alabama is $12,030, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
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4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Alabama
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Alabama is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Alabama here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Huntingdon College
- Heritage Christian University
- Miles College
- University of Mobile
- Oakwood University
- Samford University
- Spring Hill College
- Stillman College
- Talladega College
- Tuskegee University
- United States Sports Academy
- Huntsville Bible College
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Amridge University
- Birmingham-Southern College
- Faulkner University
- H Councill Trenholm State Community College
- George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
- Coastal Alabama Community College
- Bishop State Community College
- Northeast Alabama Community College
- J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College
- Snead State Community College
- John C Calhoun State Community College
- George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
- Bevill State Community College
- Enterprise State Community College
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
- Central Alabama Community College
- Jefferson State Community College
- Reid State Technical College
- Lawson State Community College
- Marion Military Institute
- Southern Union State Community College
- Gadsden State Community College
- Shelton State Community College
- Lurleen B Wallace Community College
- Northwest-Shoals Community College
- Columbia Southern University
- Strayer University-Alabama
- South University-Montgomery
Alabama Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Alabama? What's the Alabama job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 2,829,365 jobs in Alabama. From 2021-2022, job growth in Alabama was below the national average, at 3%. There were 365,778 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Alabama do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $18.61.