Highest Earning Universities in Alabama
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Alabama.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Public |
$11,770 | $55,610 | 62% | AL |
| 2 |
Columbia Southern University
Private For-Profit |
$5,808 | $55,140 | 35% | AL |
| 3 |
Auburn University
Public |
$12,536 | $54,629 | 80% | AL |
| 4 |
The University of Alabama
Public |
$11,900 | $52,233 | 73% | AL |
| 5 |
Samford University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,144 | $49,466 | 79% | AL |
| 6 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Public |
$8,832 | $46,572 | 64% | AL |
| 7 |
Athens State University
Public |
$0 | $46,266 | N/A | AL |
| 8 |
United States Sports University
Private Non-Profit |
$18,900 | $45,521 | N/A | AL |
| 9 |
Huntingdon College
Private Non-Profit |
$28,650 | $42,147 | 49% | AL |
| 10 |
Spring Hill College
Private Non-Profit |
$23,270 | $41,358 | 59% | AL |
| 11 |
University of South Alabama
Public |
$9,676 | $41,307 | 50% | AL |
| 12 |
Jacksonville State University
Public |
$12,426 | $40,158 | 52% | AL |
| 13 |
Troy University
Public |
$9,792 | $39,392 | 46% | AL |
| 14 |
Tuskegee University
Private Non-Profit |
$23,440 | $38,332 | 62% | AL |
| 15 |
University of North Alabama
Public |
$11,990 | $38,295 | 53% | AL |
| 16 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
Public |
$9,436 | $38,216 | 36% | AL |
| 17 |
University of Mobile
Private Non-Profit |
$26,120 | $37,411 | 51% | AL |
| 18 |
Faulkner University
Private Non-Profit |
$23,920 | $37,313 | 35% | AL |
| 19 |
University of West Alabama
Public |
$10,990 | $37,106 | 38% | AL |
| 20 |
University of Montevallo
Public |
$13,710 | $35,406 | 52% | AL |
| 21 |
South University-Montgomery
Private For-Profit |
$18,238 | $34,115 | 11% | AL |
| 22 |
Oakwood University
Private Non-Profit |
$21,838 | $30,969 | 48% | AL |
| 23 |
Amridge University
Private Non-Profit |
$0 | $30,377 | N/A | AL |
| 24 |
Stillman College
Private Non-Profit |
$11,392 | $29,790 | 33% | AL |
| 25 |
Alabama A & M University
Public |
$10,024 | $27,851 | 28% | AL |
| 26 |
Alabama State University
Public |
$11,248 | $27,453 | 29% | AL |
| 27 |
Miles College
Private Non-Profit |
$12,714 | $25,822 | 26% | AL |
| 28 |
Huntsville Bible College
Private Non-Profit |
$4,730 | $25,470 | N/A | AL |
| 29 |
Talladega College
Private Non-Profit |
$15,650 | $22,613 | 51% | AL |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by highest earning metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.