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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.
Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,691 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Columbia Southern University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Out of the 22 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jacksonville State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,435 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jacksonville State University is $11,952. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,912. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,374 in student loans. 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,764 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $12,176 in tuition and fees if they attend Auburn full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,960. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,756 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Auburn does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 2,844 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,518 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UAB does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 1,924 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend USA full time pay an average of $9,116 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,732. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,905 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that USA does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Samford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 930 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Samford does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,725. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Samford accumulate an average of $19,339 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Samford does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tuskegee University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 413 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Tuskegee is $22,614. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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 came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school situated in Livingston, Alabama. It awarded 399 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend University of West Alabama full time pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of West Alabama. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 1,169 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNA is $11,220. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,420. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
UNA 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Located in Troy, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 2,320 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
TROY 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 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Spring Hill College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama 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.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Spring Hill does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Oakwood University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Oakwood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 226 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Oakwood, expect to pay an average of $20,040 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 $29,712 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Oakwood. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 19% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This large public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 7,332 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,300. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UA accumulate an average of $22,044 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Online courses are available at UA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. AUM is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 678 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend AUM full time pay an average of $9,100 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,348. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,407 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AUM does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Birmingham Southern College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. BSC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a very small population, 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $23,848 in student debt by the time they complete 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. AAMU is a medium-sized public school situated in Normal, Alabama. It awarded 511 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AAMU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,634. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AAMU accumulate an average of $30,584 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at AAMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Alabama State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 480 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alabama State is $11,068. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Alabama State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $9,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens State University. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Athens State University. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham is $12,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,896 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Huntingdon College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 212 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Huntingdon College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,299. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,230 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Huntingdon College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 11% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University, Montgomery landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. South University, Montgomery is located in Montgomery, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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.
South University, Montgomery 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Mobile came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 240 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
University of Mobile does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,780. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,923 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Mobile does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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