Alabama

Colleges in Alabama: what they cost, and what graduates earn

19 Alabama universities with published federal data, teaching about 139,875 students. Median in-state tuition $11,119, median graduate earnings $49,379 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$11,119in-state, before aid
Median earnings$49,37910 yrs after entry
Paying loans down44%national 65%
Median SAT1120where published

Cheapest universities in AlabamaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette $5,040 $34,894 $11,000 35% —
Southern Union State Community College Wadley $5,040 $36,597 $11,000 37% —
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach $6,760 $63,534 $21,339 43% —
Amridge University Montgomery $7,590 $37,621 $32,189 23% —
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham $9,098 $54,501 $22,300 51% 1258
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery $9,700 $44,391 $25,000 44% 1093
University of South Alabama Mobile $10,116 $49,379 $24,929 47% 1147
Troy University Troy $10,176 $42,062 $25,000 35% 1088

Highest graduate earnings in AlabamaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Auburn University Auburn $12,890 $65,337 $21,000 72% 1345
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach $6,760 $63,534 $21,339 43% —
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa $12,180 $59,221 $22,750 60% 1285
Samford University Birmingham $40,150 $58,469 $19,500 78% 1201
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham $9,098 $54,501 $22,300 51% 1258
Spring Hill College Mobile $24,054 $51,500 $27,000 61% 1120
Athens State University Athens — $50,273 $18,051 50% —
Tuskegee University Tuskegee $25,386 $49,641 $27,000 50% 1120

Fastest debt payback in AlabamaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Auburn University Auburn $12,890 $65,337 $21,000 72% 1345
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach $6,760 $63,534 $21,339 43% —
Samford University Birmingham $40,150 $58,469 $19,500 78% 1201
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa $12,180 $59,221 $22,750 60% 1285
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham $9,098 $54,501 $22,300 51% 1258
Athens State University Athens — $50,273 $18,051 50% —
Spring Hill College Mobile $24,054 $51,500 $27,000 61% 1120
University of South Alabama Mobile $10,116 $49,379 $24,929 47% 1147

Most selective universities in AlabamaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Auburn University Auburn $12,890 $65,337 $21,000 72% 1345
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa $12,180 $59,221 $22,750 60% 1285
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham $9,098 $54,501 $22,300 51% 1258
Samford University Birmingham $40,150 $58,469 $19,500 78% 1201
University of South Alabama Mobile $10,116 $49,379 $24,929 47% 1147
Huntingdon College Montgomery $29,070 $49,601 $27,000 51% 1142
Spring Hill College Mobile $24,054 $51,500 $27,000 61% 1120
Tuskegee University Tuskegee $25,386 $49,641 $27,000 50% 1120

Scholarships at Alabama universities

Aid you never repay is the cheapest money in the whole calculation.

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Every Alabama university we hold data for

Alabama State University Amridge University Athens State University Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Coastal Alabama Community College Columbia Southern University Huntingdon College Jacksonville State University Oakwood University Samford University Southern Union State Community College Spring Hill College Troy University Tuskegee University University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of South Alabama University of West Alabama

Studying in Alabama: common questions

How much does college cost in Alabama?
The median Alabama university charges $11,119 in-state and $21,590 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $25,476. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $15,598.
What do graduates of Alabama universities earn?
A median $49,379 ten years after entry, against median debt of $24,929.
Do students in Alabama repay their loans?
44% of borrowers at the median Alabama university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Alabama universities expect?
The median Alabama university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1120. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Alabama debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.