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36 Colleges
$35,779 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,247 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 7,379 students received a nursing degree from a college in Alabama, making it rank #13 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Alabama is $8,945 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $14,473 a year.

About 38% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,312 per year.

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#1

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,676 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of South Alabama is 14,224, of which 9,050 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,611 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USA is 4.6 years.

56% of USA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,177 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,307 during the early-career years.

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#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,878 undergraduates at UAB, of which 10,402 are full-time, and there are 22,563 students altogether. It takes the average UAB undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

49% of UAB students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,382 a year.

Students who graduate from UAB with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,572 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 37,840 students at UA in total, 31,670 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 27,750 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

39% of UA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,694 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UA is $52,233.

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#4

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Alabama in Huntsville is 9,999, of which 8,027 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,730 are full-time. For undergraduates at UAH, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

40% of UAH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,054 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAH is $55,610.

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#5

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,426 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Jacksonville State University is 9,238, of which 7,747 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,031 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Jacksonville State University is 4.7 years.

58% of Jacksonville State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,160 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,158 during the early-career years.

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#6

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,144 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,729 students at Samford in total, 3,576 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,501 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Samford is 4.2 years.

Roughly 33% of students at Samford take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,815 a year.

Students who graduate from Samford with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,466 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,497 students at TROY in total, 12,712 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,208 are full-time. For undergraduates at TROY, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

85% of TROY students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,622 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from TROY is $39,392.

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#8

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,536 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Auburn University is 30,737, of which 24,505 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,458 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Auburn. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Roughly 30% of students at Auburn take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,579 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Auburn is $54,629.

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#9

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,946 undergraduates at UNA, of which 4,708 are full-time, and there are 8,086 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNA is 4.7 years.

37% of UNA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,302 a year.

Students who graduate from UNA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,295 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Jefferson State Community College is 8,526, which includes 2,451 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,137 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,502 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,763 students at Wallace State, Hanceville in total, 2,349 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

22% of Wallace State, Hanceville students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,416 a year.

Students who graduate from Wallace State, Hanceville with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,129 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at John C Calhoun State Community College is 8,278, which includes 2,558 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,091 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,579 during the early-career years.

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#13

Bevill State Community College

Jasper, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,678 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bevill State Community College is 3,204, which includes 970 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Bevill State Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,767 a year.

Students who graduate from Bevill State Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,129 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,777 full-time undergraduates at Coastal Alabama Community College, and 6,653 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Coastal Alabama Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,987 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Coastal Alabama Community College is $30,808.

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#15

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,212 students at AUM in total, 4,375 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,374 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,505 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from AUM is $38,216.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,681 students at Wallace, Dothan in total, 1,215 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

3% of Wallace, Dothan students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,054 a year.

Students who graduate from Wallace, Dothan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,431 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$4,032 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,916 full-time undergraduates at GSCC, and 3,993 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,107 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,795 during the early-career years.

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#18

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,067 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Shelton State Community College is 3,743, which includes 1,603 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shelton State Community College is $31,581.

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#19

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 755 full-time undergraduates at Bishop State Community College, and 2,176 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1% of Bishop State Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,682 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bishop State Community College is $25,100.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Union State Community College is 3,950, which includes 2,019 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

25% of Southern Union State Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,362 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,844 during the early-career years.

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#21

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,120 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,016 students at University of Mobile in total, 1,750 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,106 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at University of Mobile is 4.4 years.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,353 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,411 during the early-career years.

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#22

Herzing University - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 612 undergraduates at Herzing University - Birmingham, of which 273 are full-time, and there are 619 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 72% of students at Herzing University - Birmingham take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,232 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Herzing University - Birmingham is $35,295.

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#23

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Phenix City, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is 1,399, which includes 598 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at CVCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,487 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,196 during the early-career years.

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#24

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$5,071 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest-Shoals Community College is 3,360, which includes 1,081 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,255 a year.

Students who graduate from NW-SCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,469 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Wallace Community College, Selma is 1,316, which includes 458 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,214 during the early-career years.

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Other Alabama Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Lurleen B Wallace Community College 42
27 Northeast Alabama Community College 41
28 Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus 40
28 Snead State Community College 40
30 Central Alabama Community College 37
31 Tuskegee University 33
32 South University, Montgomery 27
32 University of West Alabama 27
34 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 21
35 Spring Hill College 20
36 Oakwood University 15

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