2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 7th in Alabama. In fact, 1,557 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best value programs for accounting students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our analysis found Jefferson State Community College to be the best value school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Jeff State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Jeff State are $4,920 a year.
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The excellent programs at Athens State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Alabama. Athens State University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Athens.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $9,060 per year. Accounting majors at Athens State University take out an average of $29,070 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens State University also did well on our Best Accounting Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 23 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Auburn are $11,826 per year. On average, accounting graduates from Auburn take out $21,876 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $438.
Auburn also took the #2 spot in our Best Accounting Schools in Alabama rankings.
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The excellent programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Alabama. UAB is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
UAB undergraduate students pay an average of $8,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Accounting majors at UAB take out an average of $31,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gadsden State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama list. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSCC are $5,248 per year.
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The University of Alabama landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UA are $11,620 a year. After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $22,570. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $601.
UA not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Accounting Schools in Alabama list.
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University of North Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNA are $10,620 per year. On average, accounting graduates from UNA take out $23,309 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Troy University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TROY are $9,312 a year. While working on their degree, accounting majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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University of South Alabama ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama list. USA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at USA are $8,756 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at USA take out is $30,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $322.
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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 a year. While working on their degree, accounting majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $36,224 in student debt.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Birmingham is ranked #3 for overall quality for accounting in Alabama.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,330 |
| Virginia | 1,921 |
| North Carolina | 2,114 |
| Florida | 3,746 |
| Tennessee | 1,225 |
| Kentucky | 772 |
| South Carolina | 988 |
| Louisiana | 885 |
| Arkansas | 626 |
| Mississippi | 1,081 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
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Accounting Related Majors for Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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