by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school 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 Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 35 schools across Alabama to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Bishop State Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Alabama for overall quality. Bishop State Community College is a small public school situated in Mobile, Alabama.
Bishop State Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 35 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $332.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list means Wallace Community College, Selma is a great place for students working on their degree. Selma, 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, Wallace Community College, Selma is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $2,485.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gadsden State Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Gadsden State Community College is a small public school located 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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,566.
The quality degree programs at John C Calhoun State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama. Tanner, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is John C Calhoun State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,049.
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With a ranking of #6, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. NW-SCC is a small public school situated in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Not only is Northwest-Shoals Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,616.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Northeast is a small public school situated in Rainsville, Alabama.
Northeast Alabama Community College has the honor of being ranked #31 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,414.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school located in Hanceville, Alabama.
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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,242.
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Jefferson State Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Jefferson State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Not only is Jefferson State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,785.
With a ranking of #10, Southern Union State Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the school is a small public institution.
Southern Union State Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,303.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. 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 #4 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,230.
Coastal Alabama Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,217.
Bevill State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in Jasper, Alabama.
Not only is Bevill State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Alabama for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,916.
With a ranking of #14, University of West Alabama did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Livingston, 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 West Alabama is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,235.
Shelton State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #15. Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Shelton State Community College is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,618.
Snead State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Snead State Community College is a small public school situated in Boaz, Alabama.
Not only is Snead State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,306.
University of North Alabama did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking, coming in at #17. University of North Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Florence, Alabama.
Not only is University of North Alabama a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Alabama for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,356.
The University of Alabama came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
The University of Alabama has the honor of being ranked #2 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,830.
Auburn University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Auburn University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Alabama for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,989.
With a ranking of #20, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama.
University of Alabama in Huntsville has the honor of being ranked #6 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $19,206.
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Troy University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Troy, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Troy University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,223.
Columbia Southern University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,914.
Central Alabama Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the school is a small public institution.
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 $75-$110k per year is $12,453.
University of South Alabama came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school located in Mobile, Alabama.
Not only is University of South Alabama a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Alabama for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,560.
Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Alabama ranking. AUM is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama.
Not only is Auburn University at Montgomery a great value, but it is also ranked #35 in Alabama for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,249.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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