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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Schools in Alabama
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Our rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in Alabama for business students working on their degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Orange Beach, Alabama. It awarded 2,658 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,476 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Columbia Southern University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,041 during the early year of their career.
Columbia Southern University also made our list, coming in at #5.
The excellent programs at Jefferson State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Alabama. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 287 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jeff State are $8,610 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $13,579 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Jeff State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,906 during the early years of their career.
Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Gadsden State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 48 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSCC are $9,184 per year. On average, students take out $9,802 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, GSCC graduates make an average of $34,201 annually.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. This small public school is located in Athens, Alabama, and it awarded 329 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $15,810 per year. On average, students take out $30,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Athens State University graduates make an average of $37,004 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Athens State University is ranked #3 for overall quality in Alabama.
Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bay Minette, Alabama that handed out 57 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Alabama Community College are $8,850 per year. On average, students take out $17,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Coastal Alabama Community College graduates make an average of $33,085 annually.
Auburn University landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This large public school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 2,049 degrees in 2020-2021.
Auburn undergraduate students pay an average of $31,986 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $582. Once they receive their degree, Auburn graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,769 during the early year of their career.
Auburn also took the #1 spot in our rankings.
University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 1,016 degrees in 2020-2021.
UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $20,400 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,869 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $244.After graduating from UAB, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,494 during the early years of their career.
The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,385 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA are $31,090 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,032 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $629, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UA graduates make an average of $44,898 annually.
UA not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.
University of North Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. UNA is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 552 degrees in 2020-2021.
UNA undergraduate students pay an average of $20,220 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $304.After graduating from UNA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,683 during the early years of their career.
Troy University ranked #10 on this year’s list. TROY is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 910 degrees in 2020-2021.
TROY undergraduate students pay an average of $18,624 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $28,305 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $155, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, TROY graduates make an average of $41,526 annually.
Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #11 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 a year. On average, students take out $33,541 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $107, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Herzing University - Birmingham, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,963 during the early years of their career.
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 446 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAH are $23,884 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $272.After graduating from UAH, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,920 during the early years of their career.
University of South Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s list. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 262 degrees in 2020-2021.
USA undergraduate students pay an average of $17,012 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $279 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from USA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,663 during the early years of their career.
Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 175 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at AUM are $18,820 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $31,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $124 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from AUM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,928 during the early years of their career.
Jacksonville State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Jacksonville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 247 students in 2020-2021.
Jacksonville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $20,840 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $97 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Jacksonville State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,073 during the early year of their career.
Alabama State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Alabama State University is a small public school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 91 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Alabama State are $19,396 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,961 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $218. Once they receive their degree, Alabama State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,752 during the early year of their career.
University of Montevallo ranked #17 on this year’s list. Located in Montevallo, Alabama, the small public school handed out 90 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montevallo are $26,730 per year. On average, students take out $26,628 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montevallo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,700 during the early year of their career.
Alabama A & M University ranked #18 on this year’s list. Normal, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 130 students in 2020-2021.
AAMU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,634 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $34,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $180. During the early years of their career, AAMU graduates make an average of $36,907 annually.
Faulkner University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 465 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Faulkner undergraduate students pay an average of $23,490 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $33,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Faulkner graduates make an average of $38,864 annually.
Samford University landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 278 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Samford are $35,360 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,711 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $518 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Samford, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,075 during the early years of their career.
Samford also made our list, coming in at #4.
Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tuskegee, Alabama. It awarded 87 degrees in 2020-2021.
Tuskegee undergraduate students pay an average of $22,614 in tuition and fees each year. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $441 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Tuskegee graduates make an average of $50,446 annually.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
References
- 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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