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2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama

18 Schools Ranked
$5,995 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,559 Avg Student Debt

A business student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
105 Total Awards
$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,329 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Jefferson State Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Alabama. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 105 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jeff State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,329 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jeff State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
66 Total Awards

Out of the 18 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 2 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

UAB 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

32 Total Awards
$5,344 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Snead State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Alabama. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Snead State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,280. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Snead State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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16 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Union State Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Southern Union State Community College is located in Wadley, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Alabama who attend Southern Union State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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10 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,822 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Alabama. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,822 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

LSCC - Birmingham Campus 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 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
9 Total Awards
$4,831 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest-Shoals Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Northwest-Shoals Community College is a small public school located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama that handed out 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NW-SCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,521. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
9 Total Awards
$4,587 Average Tuition & Fees

Shelton State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shelton State Community College is $4,587. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,277. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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7 Total Awards
$5,214 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,479 Avg Student Debt

Bevill State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Bevill State Community College is a small public school situated in Jasper, Alabama. It awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bevill State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,150. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,479 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, Alabama
6 Total Awards
$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Central Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Alexander City, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Alabama Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,610. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Ingram State Technical College

Deatsville, Alabama
6 Total Awards
$5,472 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Ingram State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. ISTC is a public institution located in Deatsville, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend ISTC, expect to pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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1 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,359 Avg Student Debt

Wallace Community College, Selma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. WCCS is located in Selma, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCCS is $4,560. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,250. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,359 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCCS. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
1 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,286 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,286 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Herzing University - Birmingham 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Enterprise State Community College

Enterprise, Alabama
1 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Enterprise State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in Enterprise, Alabama, the small public school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Alabama who attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Enterprise-Ozark Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
$5,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,548 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Gadsden State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees if they attend GSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,184. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from GSCC accumulate an average of $8,548 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 GSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Alabama ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

If you want to attend Strayer University - Alabama, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - Alabama. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees

H Councill Trenholm State Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trenholm State is $4,770. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,460.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Trenholm State does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking.

Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. 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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#14

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, Alabama
$4,890 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Reid State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Alabama who attend Reid State Technical College full time pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,580. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reid State Technical College accumulate an average of $21,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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