Guide to Alabama Colleges & Universities
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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 2023, students completed 64,402 that were offered by Alabama's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 2% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
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
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
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 33,419 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 13,200 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 9,607 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 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
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 2023, 144 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 41 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
832
Completions By Degree
185
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 2023, 87 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 27 associate degrees, 40 bachelor's degrees, and 17 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
228
Completions By Degree
171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Selma University is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Selma University. In 2023, 7 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 6 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
30
Completions By Degree
15
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 221 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 51 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
932
Completions By Degree
272
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Heritage Christian University. In 2023, 14 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 10 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
72
Completions By Degree
25
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 2023, 2,579 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,258 associate degrees, 1,736 master's degrees, and 41 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,208
Completions By Degree
5,614
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 2023, 899 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 349 master's degrees, and 426 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,668
Completions By Degree
1,674
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
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 2023, 95 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
727
Completions By Degree
95
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at United States Sports Academy. In 2023, 20 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 19 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
94
Completions By Degree
49
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 2023, 177 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
810
Completions By Degree
182
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 all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Huntsville Bible College. In 2023, 5 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
66
Completions By Degree
16
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 2023, 282 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
968
Completions By Degree
282
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 145 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,257
Completions By Degree
145
Est. Online Degree Availability
49%
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 2023, 410 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 69 master's degrees, and 68 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,100
Completions By Degree
547
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
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 2023, 173 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
173
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Oakwood University. In 2023, 192 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,378
Completions By Degree
198
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-Alabama is a non-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 2023, 108 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 54 associate degrees, 62 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,237
Completions By Degree
224
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Faulkner University. In 2023, 436 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 319 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,587
Completions By Degree
802
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Mobile. In 2023, 266 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 87 master's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,108
Completions By Degree
360
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Alabama
There are 14 four-year public colleges located in Alabama. About 126,132 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 42,815 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 2023, 7,135 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2,162 master's degrees, and 436 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
31,360
Completions By Degree
9,733
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
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 2023, 475 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 100 master's degrees, and 26 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,296
Completions By Degree
601
Est. Online Degree Availability
23%
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 2023, 1,097 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 360 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,424
Completions By Degree
1,507
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
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 some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Jacksonville State University. In 2023, 1,432 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 515 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,066
Completions By Degree
1,985
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
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 2023, 2,982 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2,678 master's degrees, and 692 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,776
Completions By Degree
6,352
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
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 2023, 511 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 217 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,196
Completions By Degree
731
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 2023, 1,273 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 889 master's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,408
Completions By Degree
2,163
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
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 2023, 715 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 512 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,307
Completions By Degree
1,230
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
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 2023, 2,134 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 218 associate degrees, 1,098 master's degrees, and 27 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,316
Completions By Degree
3,477
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
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 some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Alabama. In 2023, 1,857 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,258 master's degrees, and 343 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,171
Completions By Degree
3,458
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
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 2023, 453 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 149 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,128
Completions By Degree
602
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
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 2023, 708 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 115 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,465
Completions By Degree
823
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
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 2023, 1,672 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 612 master's degrees, and 63 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,985
Completions By Degree
2,347
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
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 2023, 5,745 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,471 master's degrees, and 590 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
25,234
Completions By Degree
7,806
Est. Online Degree Availability
15%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Alabama
There are 23 community colleges in Alabama where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 54,729 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Alabama, and about 10,558 associate degrees were completed.
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
2,554
Completions By Degree
322
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
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
3,767
Completions By Degree
726
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
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
1,494
Completions By Degree
339
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
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 some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,446
Completions By Degree
721
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
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
2,026
Completions By Degree
352
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
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
698
Completions By Degree
86
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,550
Completions By Degree
1,042
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
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
1,101
Completions By Degree
217
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,207
Completions By Degree
916
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
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
281
Completions By Degree
33
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
320
Completions By Degree
81
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
4,809
Completions By Degree
883
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
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 all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,111
Completions By Degree
274
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,943
Completions By Degree
305
Est. Online Degree Availability
53%
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
520
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,257
Completions By Degree
564
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
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
1,359
Completions By Degree
204
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
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
963
Completions By Degree
144
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
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 full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,599
Completions By Degree
172
Est. Online Degree Availability
15%
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
3,069
Completions By Degree
430
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
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 most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
856
Completions By Degree
270
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,205
Completions By Degree
494
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
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
6,549
Completions By Degree
1,463
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
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 $18,138. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Alabama is $9,864, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
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
- Amridge University
- Birmingham-Southern College
- Faulkner 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
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Huntsville Bible College
- Lawson State Community College
- Southern Union State Community College
- Snead State Community College
- Gadsden State Community College
- Northwest-Shoals Community College
- J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
- Jefferson State Community College
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
- Reid State Technical College
- Marion Military Institute
- Coastal Alabama Community College
- Lurleen B Wallace Community College
- Bishop State Community College
- Northeast Alabama Community College
- Shelton State Community College
- Enterprise State Community College
- Central Alabama Community College
- H Councill Trenholm State Community College
- George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
- George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
- Bevill State Community College
- John C Calhoun State Community College
- Columbia Southern University
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 2023, there were about 2,972,979 jobs in Alabama. From 2022-2023, job growth in Alabama was above the national average, at 2.8%. There were 385,193 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Alabama do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $19.71.