2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Alabama
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular school in Alabama for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 2,691 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,015. 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 $24,110 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,435 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,952 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jacksonville State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,912. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,374 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at Jacksonville State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 22 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 5,764 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Auburn is $12,176. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,960. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Auburn accumulate an average of $20,756 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Auburn does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 22 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 4 spot on the list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,844 students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $23,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAB. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the fairly large public school handed out 1,924 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,116 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,732. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,905 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that USA does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Samford University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Samford is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 930 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,725 to cover tuition and fees at Samford. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Samford accumulate an average of $19,339 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Samford does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Tuskegee University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tuskegee, Alabama, and it awarded 413 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Tuskegee, expect to pay an average of $22,614 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $31,189 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
University of West Alabama landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Livingston, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 399 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
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 $31,286 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that University of West Alabama does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of North Alabama landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UNA is located in Florence, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,169 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $11,220 in tuition and fees if they attend UNA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,420. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNA accumulate an average of $22,776 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
UNA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Troy University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. TROY is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,320 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TROY accumulate an average of $25,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TROY. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spring Hill College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Spring Hill is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 221 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spring Hill. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Oakwood is located in Huntsville, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 226 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Oakwood is $20,040. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Oakwood accumulate an average of $29,712 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients 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. In fact, around 19% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The University of Alabama landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the large public school handed out 7,332 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA is $11,940. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,300. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,044 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized public school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 678 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,100 in tuition and fees if they attend AUM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,348. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AUM accumulate an average of $27,407 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AUM. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Birmingham Southern College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 275 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,250 to cover tuition and fees at BSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Alabama A & M University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Normal, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 511 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at AAMU is $10,024. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,634. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,584 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at AAMU. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Alabama State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Alabama State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 480 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Alabama State full time pay an average of $11,068 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,396. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alabama State accumulate an average of $32,463 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Alabama State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Athens State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Athens, Alabama, the small public school awarded 739 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Athens State University is $9,540. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,770. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,729 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Online courses are available at Athens State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,750. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $32,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Huntingdon College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Huntingdon College is located in Montgomery, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,299 to cover tuition and fees at Huntingdon College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Huntingdon College accumulate an average of $27,230 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% 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 fact, around 11% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, South University, Montgomery did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. South University, Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend South University, Montgomery, expect to pay an average of $16,560 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from South University, Montgomery accumulate an average of $38,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at South University, Montgomery, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, University of Mobile did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Mobile is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 240 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at University of Mobile is $25,780. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Mobile accumulate an average of $28,923 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Mobile 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. In fact, around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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