Best colleges in Alabama
Put the “Bam” in Alabama
(Rocket) launch your career in Alabama
Looking for a downhome school that promises southern charm, an insane student section at football games, oh, and ample employment opportunities after graduation? With 61 colleges and universities packed into its 52,419 square miles, there’s something for everyone in Alabama. Healthcare majors will have plenty of career opportunities since hospitals take 3 of the top 10 spots for the state’s largest employers.* Or if military studies or engineering is your game, you’ll fit right in at the Maxwell Air Force Base and the U.S. Army base of Redstone Arsenal. And with dozens of automobile suppliers setting up facilities in Alabama—Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota to name a few—an auto technician certification or mechanical engineering degree will keep you prospering in “The Yellowhammer State.”
Stake your collegiate claim in some of Alabama’s largest cities, including Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and the rapidly growing Auburn. Home to the snaking Tennessee River, several national forests, and a short Gulf coast, Alabama’s got it all for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Relax on the beaches, dress up for an SEC football game, savor some sweet tea, enjoy a few rounds of golf, or brush up on your civil rights history that started here with Rosa Parks. And with the Marshall Space Flight Center located in Huntsville, your aspiration to be a rocket scientist could be closer than you think. Choosing a school in growing, evolving Alabama? They don’t call it “Sweet Home” for nothing.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Wikipedia, “Alabama” *www.netstate.com/economy/al_economy.htm *www.acinet.orgBest Four Year Universities in Alabama
Tuskegee University offers 66 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 523 students graduated with students earning 402 Bachelor's degrees, 67 Master's degrees, and 54 Doctoral degrees.
Auburn University offers 322 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 7,866 students graduated with students earning 5,568 Bachelor's degrees, 1,376 Master's degrees, 555 Doctoral degrees, and 367 Certificates.
Samford University offers 153 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,635 students graduated with students earning 835 Bachelor's degrees, 427 Doctoral degrees, 342 Master's degrees, and 31 Certificates.
Birmingham-Southern College offers 31 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 263 students graduated with students earning 263 Bachelor's degrees.
The University of Alabama offers 237 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 9,330 students graduated with students earning 6,654 Bachelor's degrees, 2,164 Master's degrees, 396 Doctoral degrees, and 116 Certificates.
Spring Hill College offers 100 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 284 students graduated with students earning 209 Bachelor's degrees, 54 Master's degrees, and 21 Certificates.
Oakwood University offers 79 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 246 students graduated with students earning 226 Bachelor's degrees, and 20 Master's degrees.
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers 212 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 6,226 students graduated with students earning 2,751 Bachelor's degrees, 2,495 Master's degrees, 670 Doctoral degrees, and 310 Certificates.
University of Alabama in Huntsville offers 121 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 2,264 students graduated with students earning 1,599 Bachelor's degrees, 570 Master's degrees, 60 Doctoral degrees, and 35 Certificates.
University of Montevallo offers 40 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 554 students graduated with students earning 414 Bachelor's degrees, 126 Master's degrees, and 14 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Alabama
Reid State Technical College offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 93 students graduated with students earning 64 Certificates, and 29 Associate's degrees.
Marion Military Institute offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2022, 88 students graduated with students earning 88 Associate's degrees.
Northeast Alabama Community College offers 45 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 466 students graduated with students earning 414 Associate's degrees, and 52 Certificates.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma offers 24 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 265 students graduated with students earning 187 Associate's degrees, and 78 Certificates.
Bevill State Community College offers 55 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 628 students graduated with students earning 434 Associate's degrees, and 194 Certificates.
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 621 students graduated with students earning 456 Associate's degrees, and 165 Certificates.
Lawson State Community College offers 65 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 443 students graduated with students earning 303 Associate's degrees, and 140 Certificates.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville offers 84 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 1,242 students graduated with students earning 908 Associate's degrees, and 334 Certificates.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College offers 33 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 358 students graduated with students earning 298 Associate's degrees, and 60 Certificates.
Snead State Community College offers 29 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 421 students graduated with students earning 394 Associate's degrees, and 27 Certificates.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | 13 : 1 | 2,570 | |
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Auburn University Auburn, AL | 22 : 1 | 31,764 | |
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Samford University Birmingham, AL | 16 : 1 | 5,682 | |
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Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, AL | 9 : 1 | 975 | |
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The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | 24 : 1 | 38,644 | |