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2023 Best History Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges
$28,764 Avg Salary
$26,211 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best History School for You

History is the #26 most popular major in Alabama with 505 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best History Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best History Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best History Colleges.

Top Alabama Schools in History

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for history students. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, history graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $20,500.

Full History at The University of Alabama Report

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best History Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, history graduates from Auburn take out $22,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for history students. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, history graduates from Jacksonville State University carry an average student debtload of $29,775.

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#4

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Montevallo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best History Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public school with a small student population.

History majors at Montevallo take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full History at University of Montevallo Report

Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.

The average amount in student loans that history majors at UNA take out is $25,000.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best history programs. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, history graduates from UAB take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full History at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

With a ranking of #7, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, history graduates from USA take out $27,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full History at University of South Alabama Report

Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 679
Virginia 1,500
North Carolina 1,063
Florida 887
Tennessee 555
Kentucky 366
South Carolina 423
Louisiana 426
Arkansas 246
Mississippi 232
West Virginia 539

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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