2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Alabama
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Alabama? Our ranking highlights 79 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 60 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Alabama
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Columbia Southern University, our #1 Science & Tech school in Alabama. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. Columbia Southern University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,447 in debt. See the full Columbia Southern University profile
Auburn University came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Alabama. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. Auburn University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $22,803. Read more about Auburn University
Out of the 60 schools in Alabama in this year's ranking, Herzing University Birmingham landed the #3 spot. Based in Birmingham, AL, Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution. Herzing University Birmingham graduates 25% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Students borrow a median of $29,954 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Herzing University Birmingham
The strong Science & Tech programs at Samford University earned it the #4 place in Alabama. Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Read the full report on Samford University
The strong Science & Tech programs at The University Of Alabama earned it the #5 place in Alabama. The University Of Alabama is a public school based in Tuscaloosa, AL. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,180, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama
Athens State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Athens, AL, Athens State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,020 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,700 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,389. More on Athens State University
University Of West Alabama came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Livingston, AL, University Of West Alabama is a public institution. University Of West Alabama posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,990, compared with $20,090 for out-of-state students. University Of West Alabama Science & Tech students take on a median of $31,894 in debt. Get the full University Of West Alabama report
George C Wallace State Community College Dothan placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. This public school is set in Dothan, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $4,980, with out-of-state students paying around $8,850. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $9,942. Get the full George C Wallace State Community College Dothan report
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #9 spot in Alabama this year. Set in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,162. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile
University Of Alabama At Huntsville ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public school based in Huntsville, AL. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,132, with out-of-state students paying around $26,408. University Of Alabama At Huntsville Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,797 in debt. See the full University Of Alabama At Huntsville profile
James H Faulkner State Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Bay Minette, AL, James H Faulkner State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $8,910. James H Faulkner State Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $14,326 in debt. Read more about James H Faulkner State Community College
Southern Union State Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Wadley, AL, Southern Union State Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $8,874. Students borrow a median of $11,555 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Southern Union State Community College report
John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Tanner, AL, John C Calhoun State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,120, with out-of-state students paying around $8,990. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,839. Get the full John C Calhoun State Community College report
Bevill State Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Jasper, AL, Bevill State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,734, compared with $8,346 for out-of-state students. Bevill State Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,040 in debt. See the full Bevill State Community College profile
University Of North Alabama landed the #15 spot in Alabama this year. University Of North Alabama is a public school based in Florence, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,120, compared with $22,320 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,291. More on University Of North Alabama
South University Montgomery ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Montgomery, AL, South University Montgomery is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,895. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $48,920. See the full South University Montgomery profile
Troy University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Troy, AL, Troy University is a public institution. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,176, compared with $20,352 for out-of-state students. Troy University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,439 in debt. Read the full report on Troy University
Gadsden State Community College landed the #18 spot in Alabama this year. Based in Gadsden, AL, Gadsden State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,272, with out-of-state students paying around $7,368. Students borrow a median of $9,312 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Gadsden State Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Muscle Shoals, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,131, compared with $9,001 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,312 in student loans. More on Northwest Shoals Community College
University Of South Alabama came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Mobile, AL. About 52% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,116, compared with $19,092 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,513. See the full University Of South Alabama profile
Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus is a public school based in Birmingham, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $8,910. Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,769 in debt. More on Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus
Huntingdon College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Huntingdon College posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,070. Huntingdon College Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,252 in debt. Read the full report on Huntingdon College
University Of Montevallo placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. This public school is set in Montevallo, AL. University Of Montevallo graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,948, while out-of-state students pay about $26,968. Students borrow a median of $25,096 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Montevallo profile
Jefferson State Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Jefferson State Community College is a public school based in Birmingham, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100, compared with $8,970 for out-of-state students. Jefferson State Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,083 in debt. Get the full Jefferson State Community College report
Lurleen B Wallace Community College placed #25 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a public school based in Andalusia, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,190, compared with $9,060 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $7,500. Read the full report on Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Alabama
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Based in Hanceville, AL, George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $9,090. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,146. See the full George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville profile
George C Wallace State Community College Selma ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Selma, AL, George C Wallace State Community College Selma is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,740, compared with $8,610 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,250. More on George C Wallace State Community College Selma
Shelton State Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, Shelton State Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,127, with out-of-state students paying around $8,997. Students borrow a median of $10,688 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Shelton State Community College profile
Jacksonville State University landed the #29 spot in Alabama this year. Set in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,894, while out-of-state students pay about $23,334. Jacksonville State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,751 in debt. Get the full Jacksonville State University report
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Phenix City, AL. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,970. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,204. More on Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Tuskegee University placed #31 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tuskegee, AL. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $25,386. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $29,356. Read the full report on Tuskegee University
Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Northeast Alabama Community College is a public school based in Rainsville, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $8,910. Students borrow a median of $7,459 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Northeast Alabama Community College report
Faulkner University landed the #33 spot in Alabama this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Montgomery, AL. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,920. Graduates carry a median of $29,942 in student loans. See the full Faulkner University profile
Bishop State Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Located in Mobile, AL, Bishop State Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,210. Graduates carry a median of $13,712 in student loans. See the full Bishop State Community College profile
University Of Mobile did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Mobile, AL, University Of Mobile is a private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,910. Students borrow a median of $30,127 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on University Of Mobile
Auburn University At Montgomery came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Montgomery, AL, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public institution. Auburn University At Montgomery posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,700, while out-of-state students pay about $20,668. Graduates carry a median of $29,746 in student loans. Read more about Auburn University At Montgomery
Alabama State University landed the #37 spot in Alabama this year. Based in Montgomery, AL, Alabama State University is a public institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,248, while out-of-state students pay about $19,576. Graduates carry a median of $33,709 in student loans. Read more about Alabama State University
Oakwood University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Huntsville, AL, Oakwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,512. Graduates carry a median of $43,375 in student loans. See the full Oakwood University profile
Alabama A And M University landed the #39 spot in Alabama this year. Alabama A And M University is a public school based in Normal, AL. Alabama A And M University posts a six-year graduation rate of 24%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,024, while out-of-state students pay about $18,634. Alabama A And M University Science & Tech students take on a median of $31,896 in debt. Read the full report on Alabama A And M University
Heritage Christian University landed the #40 spot in Alabama this year. Get the full Heritage Christian University report
Enterprise State Community College placed #41 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Read the full report on Enterprise State Community College
Fortis Institute Birmingham ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Fortis Institute Birmingham
University Of Alabama System Office ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on University Of Alabama System Office
Huntsville Bible College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Huntsville Bible College
Strayer University Alabama came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Strayer University Alabama
Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville landed the #46 spot in Alabama this year. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Huntsville
New Beginning College Of Cosmetology placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Get the full New Beginning College Of Cosmetology report
Central Alabama Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Central Alabama Community College
Fortis College Dothan placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Read more about Fortis College Dothan
University Academy Of Hair Design placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in Alabama. Get the full University Academy Of Hair Design report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 60 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 79 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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