by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Alabama Schools For The Money For Those Making $48-$75k ranking - to help you make that decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 38 schools in Alabama, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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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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Wallace Community College, Dothan tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Alabama for overall quality. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Wallace Community College, Dothan has the honor of being ranked #11 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $2,477.
The quality degree programs at Lurleen B Wallace Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lurleen B Wallace Community College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,753.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Selma. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Selma, Alabama.
Wallace Community College, Selma has the honor of being ranked #33 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,424.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list means John C Calhoun State Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Calhoun Community College is located in Tanner, 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, John C Calhoun State Community College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,164.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest-Shoals Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Northwest-Shoals Community College has the honor of being ranked #34 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $4,526.
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Bishop State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #6. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bishop State Community College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,673.
Gadsden State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. GSCC is a small public school situated in Gadsden, Alabama.
Gadsden State Community College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,546.
Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Rainsville, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northeast Alabama Community College is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,023.
Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking. Bay Minette, 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, Coastal Alabama Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,562.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus has the honor of being ranked #28 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,556.
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Southern Union State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Wadley, Alabama.
Not only is Southern Union State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,997.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville has the honor of being ranked #14 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,475.
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Jefferson State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Jefferson State Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,009.
Bevill State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #14. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in Jasper, Alabama.
Bevill State Community College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,280.
With a ranking of #15, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
University of Alabama at Birmingham has the honor of being ranked #4 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,847.
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With a ranking of #16, University of North Alabama did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. Located in Florence, Alabama, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
University of North Alabama has the honor of being ranked #9 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,956.
Shelton State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the school is a small public institution.
Shelton State Community College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,665.
With a ranking of #18, Snead State Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Snead State Community College is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,557.
University of West Alabama did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #19. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Livingston, Alabama.
University of West Alabama has the honor of being ranked #5 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,186.
Auburn University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Auburn University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,379.
The University of Alabama ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the school is a large public institution.
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. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,957.
Central Alabama Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama list. Central Alabama Community College is a public institution located in Alexander City, Alabama.
Central Alabama Community College has the honor of being ranked #38 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,837.
Columbia Southern University landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
Not only is Columbia Southern University a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Alabama for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,386.
Troy University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #24. Troy, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Troy University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,999.
University of South Alabama landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama ranking. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school located in Mobile, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Alabama is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,403.
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