by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for business, management & marketing students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,347 master's degrees in business, management & marketing to qualified students.
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Your choice of business, management & marketing for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for business, management & marketing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Business, Management & Marketing Master's Degree Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in business, management & marketing.
Auburn University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Auburn University
Columbia Southern University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Columbia Southern University
The University of Alabama is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in business, management & marketing. UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from The University of Alabama
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in business, management & marketing needs to take a look at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Athens State University is a small public university located in the fringe town of Athens.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Athens State University
UNA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Florence.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of North Alabama
Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Samford University
USA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of South Alabama
TROY is a fairly large public university located in the town of Troy.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Troy University
Explore all the Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,515 |
| Florida | 34 | 10,076 |
| Virginia | 33 | 5,504 |
| Georgia | 32 | 4,380 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,876 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 5,667 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,611 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 1,741 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 4,162 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 1,706 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 651 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,317 |
| Accounting | 364 |
| Management Information Systems | 128 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 114 |
| Marketing | 105 |
| Human Resource Management | 91 |
| Hospitality Management | 78 |
| General Business/Commerce | 48 |
| Taxation | 45 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 28 |