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2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k

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Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 559,661 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, liberal arts general studies is the 1st most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across Alabama, there were 6,810 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,778 and $16,727 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 27 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts general studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent liberal arts general studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies (Income $30-$48k) in Alabama

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the #1 spot on the list. Wallace, Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 451 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Wallace, Dothan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. The estimated yearly cost for Wallace Community College, Dothan is $1,600 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Chattahoochee Valley Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Phenix City, Alabama, this small public school handed out 166 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, CVCC has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. It costs about $2,672 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Alabama Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Northeast Alabama Community College is located in Rainsville, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 395 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Northeast did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. The estimated yearly cost for Northeast is $3,388 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gadsden State Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k. This small school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 252 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GSCC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for GSCC is $4,842 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John C Calhoun State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. John C Calhoun State Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1,190 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Calhoun Community College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. It costs about $5,108 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Calhoun Community College.

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Snead State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Snead State Community College is a small public school situated in Boaz, Alabama. It awarded 315 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Snead State Community College also took the #10 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Snead State Community College is $2,997 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Wallace Community College, Selma landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. WCCS is a public institution located in Selma, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 187 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WCCS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. The estimated yearly cost for WCCS is $7,812 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Bishop State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 126 students in 2019-2020.

Bishop State Community College also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #17. The estimated yearly cost for Bishop State Community College is $4,837 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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With a ranking of #9, Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is located in Andalusia, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 156 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lurleen B Wallace Community College is $7,646 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#10

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, Alabama

Central Alabama Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Central Alabama Community College is a small public school situated in Alexander City, Alabama. It awarded 272 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Central Alabama Community College is $5,173 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Southern Union State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southern Union State Community College is a small school located in Wadley, Alabama that handed out 406 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Union State Community College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Southern Union State Community College is $7,596 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#12

Marion Military Institute

Marion, Alabama

Marion Military Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Marion Military Institute is located in Marion, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 92 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Marion Military Institute also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $9,207 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Marion Military Institute.

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#13

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama

Jefferson State Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 323 students in 2019-2020.

Jeff State also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $8,287 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Jefferson State Community College.

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#14

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Coastal Alabama Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized school located in Bay Minette, Alabama that handed out 449 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Coastal Alabama Community College, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. It costs about $8,017 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Coastal Alabama Community College.

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#15

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

With a ranking of #15, Shelton State Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 188 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Shelton State Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. It costs about $6,383 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Shelton State Community College.

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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Wallace State, Hanceville is a public institution located in Hanceville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 239 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wallace State, Hanceville also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #22. It costs about $7,511 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville.

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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 246 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

LSCC - Birmingham Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. The yearly cost to attend Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is $8,127 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Bevill State Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Jasper, Alabama, this small public school awarded 206 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Bevill State Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. It costs about $8,078 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Bevill State Community College.

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#19

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

With a ranking of #19, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 199 students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Northwest-Shoals Community College is $7,341 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 109 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for University of Alabama at Birmingham is $15,526 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#21

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k list. Auburn University at Montgomery is located in Montgomery, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

AUM also took the #14 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. It costs about $13,461 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Auburn University at Montgomery.

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#22

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

Troy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #22. Troy University is a fairly large public school situated in Troy, Alabama. It awarded 233 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

TROY not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” list. It costs about $16,457 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Troy University.

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#23

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama

Columbia Southern University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large school located in Orange Beach, Alabama that handed out 140 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Columbia Southern University is $10,035 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#24

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #24. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 112 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Jacksonville State University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Jacksonville State University is $14,338 for Alabama Liberal Arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#25

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama

Alabama A & M University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. AAMU is a public institution located in Normal, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 32 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at AAMU, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Alabama A & M University is $13,849 for alabama liberal arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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