by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking.
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We analyzed 19 schools across Alabama to determine which 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 determine the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 West Alabama to be the best value (no aid) school for master’s degrees in Alabama in this year’s ranking. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Livingston, Alabama.
Not only is University of West Alabama a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Alabama for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $14,462 a year.
A rank of #2 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for students working on their degree. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Not only is University of Alabama at Birmingham a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Alabama for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,407 per year for graduate students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama.
Not only is University of South Alabama a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Alabama for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $16,576 a year.
A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list means Auburn University is a great place for students working on their degree. Auburn University is a large public school located in Auburn, Alabama.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Auburn University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $26,422 a year.
The quality degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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 cost without aid for the school is $25,404 per year for graduate students.
University of North Alabama did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking, coming in at #6. University of North Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Florence, Alabama.
University of North Alabama has the honor of being ranked #8 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,106 per year for graduate students.
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. UAH is located in Huntsville, 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 Alabama in Huntsville is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,450 per year for graduate students.
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Troy University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Troy, Alabama.
Troy University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $16,149 a year.
Athens State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking. Located in Athens, Alabama, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Athens State University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $20,648 a year.
With a ranking of #10, Alabama State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. 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. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $16,206 a year.
Columbia Southern University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking. 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 #17 in Alabama for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,627 per year for graduate students.
With a ranking of #12, Jacksonville State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Jacksonville State University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,920 per year for graduate students.
University of Montevallo landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking. Montevallo is a public institution located in Montevallo, Alabama.
University of Montevallo has the honor of being ranked #10 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $21,852 a year.
Samford University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking, coming in at #14. Samford is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Samford University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost without aid for the school is $32,835 per year for graduate students.
Faulkner University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking, coming in at #15. Faulkner is located in Montgomery, Alabama and has a small student population. 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. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $19,714 a year.
With a ranking of #16, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. This medium-sized public school is located in Montgomery, Alabama.
Auburn University at Montgomery has the honor of being ranked #18 in Alabama for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,712 per year for graduate students.
University of Mobile did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama ranking, coming in at #17. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Mobile is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $21,728 a year.
Alabama A & M University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. Normal, 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, Alabama A & M University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Alabama. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,062 per year for graduate students.
With a ranking of #19, Tuskegee University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Alabama list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school situated 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. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $33,242 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
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