by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Alabama to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found University of South Alabama to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for master’s degrees in Alabama in this year’s ranking. USA is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
University of South Alabama has the honor of being ranked #6 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 18 master’s degree schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #2 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Alabama at Birmingham is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Alabama.
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Out of the 18 master’s degree schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, the school is a large public institution.
Auburn University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Alabama. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. This medium-sized public school is located in Florence, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Alabama is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Alabama.
The quality degree programs at University of West Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama. University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of West Alabama is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Alabama.
With a ranking of #6, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Alabama is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Alabama.
University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Alabama in Huntsville is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Alabama.
Troy University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking. TROY is located in Troy, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Troy University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Alabama for overall quality.
University of Montevallo came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking. Montevallo is a small public school situated in Montevallo, Alabama.
Not only is University of Montevallo a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Alabama for overall quality.
Alabama State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #10. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Alabama State University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #11, Columbia Southern University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Orange Beach, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia Southern University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Alabama.
Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #12 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized public school located in Montgomery, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Auburn University at Montgomery is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Alabama.
Jacksonville State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. Jacksonville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Jacksonville State University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Alabama.
With a ranking of #14, Alabama A & M University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. AAMU is located in Normal, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Alabama A & M University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Mobile did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #15. University of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit school located in Mobile, Alabama.
Not only is University of Mobile a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Alabama for overall quality.
Samford University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #16. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Samford University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Alabama for overall quality.
Faulkner University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #17. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Faulkner University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Alabama for overall quality.
With a ranking of #18, Tuskegee University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Alabama list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tuskegee, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Tuskegee University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Alabama.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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