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$15,141 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,557 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama.

Students from Alabama who attend Auburn full time pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,986. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,004 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Auburn. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,330 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Athens State University. It ranked #2 on our list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Athens State University is $9,060. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,810. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,330 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Athens State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Alabama.

In-state students pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees if they attend UA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,090. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,032 in student loans.

UA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
$35,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,711 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Samford University. It ranked #4 on our list.

The average tuition and fees at Samford is $35,360. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Samford. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UAB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

#6

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

Troy University ranked #6 on this year’s list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TROY accumulate an average of $28,342 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 TROY does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,994 Avg Student Debt

University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAH is $11,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,884. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAH accumulate an average of $25,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UAH. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
$10,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,719 Avg Student Debt

University of North Alabama came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Alabama who attend UNA full time pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,220. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNA accumulate an average of $24,719 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UNA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
$22,614 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Tuskegee University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,614 to cover tuition and fees at Tuskegee. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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#10

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, Alabama
$27,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,769 Avg Student Debt

Huntingdon College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average tuition and fees at Huntingdon College is $27,492. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,769 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Huntingdon College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama
$23,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,336 Avg Student Debt

Faulkner University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

Faulkner does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Faulkner accumulate an average of $33,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Faulkner does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
$11,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,150 Avg Student Debt

Jacksonville State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Jacksonville State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,840. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,150 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Jacksonville State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Alabama
$13,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,628 Avg Student Debt

University of Montevallo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montevallo is $13,710. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,730. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Montevallo accumulate an average of $26,628 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Montevallo does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
$8,756 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

University of South Alabama landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,012. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USA accumulate an average of $28,397 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 USA does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of South Alabama Report

#15

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
$11,068 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,961 Avg Student Debt

Alabama State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,068 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Alabama State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,396. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,961 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Alabama State. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Alabama State University

#16

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$8,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,476 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees if they attend AUM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,820. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,476 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AUM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
$10,024 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,238 Avg Student Debt

Alabama A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at AAMU is $10,024. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,634. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AAMU accumulate an average of $34,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AAMU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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