2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Alabama to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular school in Alabama for students working on their associate degree. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,582 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,775 to cover tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $20,725 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Since Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Bay Minette, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 848 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $17,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southern Union State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. Southern Union State Community College is a public institution located in Wadley, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 641 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Union State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,217 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. This fairly large public school is located in Troy, Alabama, and it awarded 338 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $27,934 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school handed out 485 associate degree awards 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. Associate Degree recipients from NW-SCC accumulate an average of $14,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small public school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 645 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend GSCC full time pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,184. Associate Degree recipients from GSCC accumulate an average of $10,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wallace Community College, Dothan ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Wallace, Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 476 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,490. Associate Degree recipients from Wallace, Dothan accumulate an average of $11,002 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bishop State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school handed out 353 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bishop State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,446 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shelton State Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 537 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees if they attend Shelton State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,277. Associate Degree recipients from Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Jefferson State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 975 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Jeff State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Amridge University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 47 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,950 to cover tuition and fees at Amridge. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Amridge. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #12, Strayer University - Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Strayer University - Alabama accumulate an average of $30,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Strayer University - Alabama is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 118 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $33,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Wallace State, Hanceville is a public institution located in Hanceville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 978 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace State, Hanceville. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Wallace State, Hanceville accumulate an average of $14,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Bevill State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Jasper, Alabama, and it awarded 528 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,150. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,900 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Snead State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Boaz, Alabama, the small public school awarded 411 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees if they attend Snead State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,280. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,185 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Enterprise State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This small public school is located in Enterprise, Alabama, and it awarded 214 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,761 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Heritage Christian University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.
Heritage Christian University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,632. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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