2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 39 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,582 students in 2020-2021.
Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,775. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Out of the 39 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, John C Calhoun State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Calhoun Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,373 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,077 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Wallace State, Hanceville is located in Hanceville, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 978 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace State, Hanceville. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,797 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace State, Hanceville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Jefferson State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Jeff State is a medium-sized public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 975 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jeff State is $4,920. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. On average, associate degree students take out $13,642 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Jeff State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 848 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $17,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gadsden State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. GSCC is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 645 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees if they attend GSCC full time. 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. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is located in Wadley, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 641 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Union State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shelton State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the small public school awarded 537 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Shelton State Community College full time pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Online courses are available at Shelton State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
Bevill State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in Jasper, Alabama that handed out 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,150. Associate Degree recipients from Bevill State Community College accumulate an average of $15,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bevill State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. NW-SCC is a public institution located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 485 associate degrees 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,521. On average, associate degree students take out $14,717 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NW-SCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the small public school handed out 476 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace, Dothan full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Northeast is located in Rainsville, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 464 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,132 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Snead State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Boaz, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 411 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Snead State Community College full time pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,280. Associate Degree recipients from Snead State Community College accumulate an average of $13,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Snead State Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small public school handed out 369 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus 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 $15,662 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #15, Bishop State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school awarded 353 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Bishop State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Troy University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Troy, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 338 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,934 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that TROY does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Andalusia, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 295 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $12,456 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wallace Community College, Selma landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. WCCS is a public institution located in Selma, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 272 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend WCCS full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,250. On average, associate degree students take out $15,879 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
WCCS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Phenix City, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 232 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,936 in tuition and fees if they attend CVCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,128. Associate Degree recipients from CVCC accumulate an average of $17,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Online courses are available at CVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Enterprise State Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Enterprise, Alabama, the small public school awarded 214 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Enterprise-Ozark Community College accumulate an average of $9,761 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Enterprise-Ozark Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Alabama Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the small public school awarded 188 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Alabama Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,897 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Central Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Trenholm State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 171 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Trenholm State full time pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,460. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at Trenholm State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 118 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $33,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Marion Military Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Marion Military Institute is a very small public school located in Marion, Alabama that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Marion Military Institute full time pay an average of $9,218 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,218. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
Online courses are available at Marion Military Institute, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. This very small public school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they attend Drake State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,520. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Online courses are available at Drake State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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