2023 Most Popular Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 8,062 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,090. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,032 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UA does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Auburn University is a large public school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 5,840 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Auburn full time pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,986. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,004 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Auburn. During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Columbia Southern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 3,131 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,775. 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 $30,528 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 2,965 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,869 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAB. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a fairly large public school situated in Troy, Alabama. 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TROY. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 2,008 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend USA full time pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,012. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USA accumulate an average of $28,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USA does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. 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.
In-state students pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees if they attend UAH full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,884. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,994 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UAH does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jacksonville State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,491 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Jacksonville State University full time. 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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jacksonville State University. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of North Alabama landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Florence, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,333 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNA is $10,620. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,220. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,719 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNA does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, 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.
If you want to attend Samford, expect to pay an average of $35,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Samford accumulate an average of $21,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Samford does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 739 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees if they attend AUM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,820. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AUM accumulate an average of $31,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at AUM. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Athens State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This small public school is located in Athens, Alabama, and it awarded 724 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,810. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,330 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Athens State University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alabama A & M 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 #13 on the list. Located in Normal, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 562 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they attend AAMU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,634. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AAMU accumulate an average of $34,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
AAMU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, Tuskegee University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 549 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,614 to cover tuition and fees at Tuskegee. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Alabama State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 509 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Alabama State full time pay an average of $11,068 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,396. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,961 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Alabama State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, University of Montevallo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Montevallo, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 442 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $13,710 in tuition and fees if they attend Montevallo full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,730. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,628 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Online courses are available at Montevallo, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Faulkner University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Faulkner is located in Montgomery, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 378 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Faulkner, expect to pay an average of $23,490 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Faulkner. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, University of West Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Livingston, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 350 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of West Alabama is $10,990. Out-of-state students 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of West Alabama does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Birmingham Southern College 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 #19 on the list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 276 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,100 to cover tuition and fees at BSC. 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 $19,228 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oakwood University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 263 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Oakwood does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,990. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oakwood does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Spring Hill College 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 #21 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 253 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spring Hill. 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.
Huntingdon College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 252 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Huntingdon College, expect to pay an average of $27,492 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Huntingdon College accumulate an average of $28,769 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Huntingdon College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, University of Mobile did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 240 students in 2020-2021.
University of Mobile does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,855. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,042 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Mobile does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Miles College 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 #24 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fairfield, Alabama, and it awarded 204 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Miles College, expect to pay an average of $12,714 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Miles 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 9% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Talladega College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Talladega, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 143 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,886 to cover tuition and fees at Talladega College. 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 $32,864 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Talladega College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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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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