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$6,446 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,293 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,029 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Herzing University - Birmingham the best school in Alabama for business students working on their associate degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,029 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,642 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jefferson State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jeff State is $4,920. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans.

Jeff State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,115 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Gadsden State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,184. On average, associate degree students take out $10,115 in loans while pursuing their degree.

GSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Gadsden State Community College Report

#4

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$4,587 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,517 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Shelton State Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shelton State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,277. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,517 in student loans.

Shelton 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, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,099 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #5 on our list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $17,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,132 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. 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 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Northeast Alabama Community College Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

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

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