2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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 Bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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 3,131 bachelor’s 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,528 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Troy University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. This fairly large public school is located in Troy, Alabama, and it awarded 2,357 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 5,840 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Auburn is $11,826. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 18 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Athens State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Athens State University is a small public school situated in Athens, Alabama. It awarded 724 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,810. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Athens State University accumulate an average of $30,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of West Alabama. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Livingston, Alabama that handed out 350 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees if they attend University of West Alabama full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,090. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,119 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,491 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Jacksonville State University full time pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,840. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of $26,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of North Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. UNA is a medium-sized public school situated in Florence, Alabama. It awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend UNA full time pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,220. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Strayer University - Alabama came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Strayer University - Alabama does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,452 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Alabama is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #9, Amridge University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Amridge is a private not-for-profit institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Amridge does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,950. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,708 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Amridge is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Oakwood University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Oakwood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 263 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,990 to cover tuition and fees at Oakwood. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,205 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 1,684 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAH. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,884. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,994 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Talladega College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Talladega College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Talladega, Alabama. It awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Talladega College is $13,886. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,864 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
United States Sports Academy landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Daphne, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,384 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
The Academy is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #14, Samford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 994 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Samford is $35,360. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Heritage Christian University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Florence, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Heritage Christian University, expect to pay an average of $11,632 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% 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.
Huntsville Bible College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Huntsville Bible College is located in Huntsville, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,730 to cover tuition and fees at Huntsville Bible College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Spring Hill College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 253 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
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*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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