2026 Best Business Schools in Alabama
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Alabama? This list ranks 79 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed 60 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Alabama
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Auburn University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Alabama. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Auburn University
The strong Business programs at The University Of Alabama earned it the #2 place in Alabama. Set in Tuscaloosa, AL, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $24,496. Get the full The University Of Alabama report
Out of the 60 schools in Alabama in this year's ranking, Athens State University landed the #3 spot. Athens State University is a public school based in Athens, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,020, while out-of-state students pay about $17,700. Students borrow a median of $27,389 to complete their Business program here. See the full Athens State University profile
The strong Business programs at Samford University earned it the #4 place in Alabama. Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $21,039. Get the full Samford University report
You'll be in good company at Columbia Southern University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,224. Students borrow a median of $25,447 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Columbia Southern University
Jefferson State Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Jefferson State Community College is a public school based in Birmingham, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,100, compared with $8,970 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans. More on Jefferson State Community College
Herzing University Birmingham came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Birmingham, AL, Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Herzing University Birmingham Business students take on a median of $29,954 in debt. More on Herzing University Birmingham
University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. University Of Alabama At Birmingham posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete their Business program here. More on University Of Alabama At Birmingham
University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #9 among Business schools in Alabama. Based in Huntsville, AL, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public institution. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. More on University Of Alabama At Huntsville
University Of North Alabama did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Florence, AL. University Of North Alabama graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Typical Business student debt is $24,291. Read more about University Of North Alabama
Gadsden State Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Gadsden State Community College is a public school based in Gadsden, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,272, compared with $7,368 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $9,312. Read more about Gadsden State Community College
Tuskegee University placed #12 among Business schools in Alabama. Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tuskegee, AL. Tuskegee University graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,386. Typical Business student debt is $29,356. Get the full Tuskegee University report
Troy University landed the #13 spot in Alabama this year. This public school is set in Troy, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,176, compared with $20,352 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $26,439. Get the full Troy University report
Faulkner University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Montgomery, AL. Faulkner University graduates 38% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,920. Graduates carry a median of $29,942 in student loans. More on Faulkner University
Jacksonville State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,894, while out-of-state students pay about $23,334. Jacksonville State University Business students take on a median of $24,751 in debt. See the full Jacksonville State University profile
University Of Montevallo landed the #16 spot in Alabama this year. Based in Montevallo, AL, University Of Montevallo is a public institution. University Of Montevallo posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,948, while out-of-state students pay about $26,968. Typical Business student debt is $25,096. Get the full University Of Montevallo report
University Of South Alabama ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. University Of South Alabama is a public school based in Mobile, AL. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, with out-of-state students paying around $19,092. Graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Read more about University Of South Alabama
Alabama State University placed #18 among Business schools in Alabama. Set in Montgomery, AL, Alabama State University is a public institution. Alabama State University graduates 30% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,248, with out-of-state students paying around $19,576. Typical Business student debt is $33,709. Read the full report on Alabama State University
James H Faulkner State Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bay Minette, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, compared with $8,910 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,326 in student loans. See the full James H Faulkner State Community College profile
Auburn University At Montgomery landed the #20 spot in Alabama this year. Based in Montgomery, AL, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public institution. Auburn University At Montgomery posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. Students from in state pay about $9,700 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,668. Students borrow a median of $29,746 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Auburn University At Montgomery report
Alabama A And M University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Normal, AL, Alabama A And M University is a public institution. Alabama A And M University graduates 24% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $18,634. Students borrow a median of $31,896 to complete their Business program here. See the full Alabama A And M University profile
Stillman College
Stillman College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Stillman College profile
Cardiac And Vascular Institute Of Ultrasound did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Cardiac And Vascular Institute Of Ultrasound
University Of Alabama System Office ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full University Of Alabama System Office profile
Marion Military Institute placed #25 among Business schools in Alabama. Read the full report on Marion Military Institute
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Alabama
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
George C Wallace State Community College Selma landed the #26 spot in Alabama this year. Read the full report on George C Wallace State Community College Selma
George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on George C Wallace State Community College Dothan
Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #28 spot in Alabama this year. Get the full Lurleen B Wallace Community College report
Oakwood University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Oakwood University report
Amridge University landed the #30 spot in Alabama this year. See the full Amridge University profile
Alabama College Of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Alabama College Of Osteopathic Medicine profile
Blue Cliff Career College did well this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Blue Cliff Career College profile
Talladega College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Talladega College
Heritage Christian University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Heritage Christian University
Northeast Alabama Community College placed #35 among Business schools in Alabama. Read more about Northeast Alabama Community College
Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham profile
Miles College
Miles College landed the #37 spot in Alabama this year. See the full Miles College profile
University Of West Alabama placed #38 among Business schools in Alabama. Read more about University Of West Alabama
Spring Hill College placed #39 among Business schools in Alabama. Get the full Spring Hill College report
J F Drake State Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about J F Drake State Community And Technical College
Bishop State Community College did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on Bishop State Community College
Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville
The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville landed the #43 spot in Alabama this year. Read the full report on The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville
H Councill Trenholm State Technical College placed #44 among Business schools in Alabama. Read the full report on H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville report
Southern Union State Community College landed the #46 spot in Alabama this year. See the full Southern Union State Community College profile
Bluefield University Edward Via College Auburn did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Bluefield University Edward Via College Auburn profile
Brown Beauty Barber School landed the #48 spot in Alabama this year. Read more about Brown Beauty Barber School
Fortis College Dothan came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Fortis College Dothan
South University Montgomery landed the #50 spot in Alabama this year. Get the full South University Montgomery report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 60 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 79 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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