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#21 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
30 Colleges
18,981 Yearly Graduations
$42,405 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 18,981 students received a graduate degree in Alabama, making it rank #21 in the nation in terms of graduations. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $10,601 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $15,774 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
3,287 Yearly Degrees
$8,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Alabama at Birmingham was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 3,287 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Alabama at Birmingham

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,100 $19,188
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $450 $1,066

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
2,249 Yearly Degrees
$11,470 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UA handed out 2,249 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,780 $30,250
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $690 $690
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $615 $1,550

#3

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
2,187 Yearly Degrees
$11,826 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Auburn ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 2,187 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Auburn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,080 $30,240
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,746 $1,746
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $560 $1,680

#4

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
2,173 Yearly Degrees
$4,035 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Columbia Southern University ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 2,173 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbia Southern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,900 $3,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $135 $135

#5

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
1,686 Yearly Degrees
$8,426 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

USA handed out 1,686 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,226 $16,452
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $457 $914

#6

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
1,396 Yearly Degrees
$6,868 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, University of West Alabama ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 1,396 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of West Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,678 $13,356
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $190 $190
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $371 $742

#7

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
1,218 Yearly Degrees
$8,550 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

TROY handed out 1,218 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Troy University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,550 $17,100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $475 $950

#8

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
762 Yearly Degrees
$21,575 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Samford handed out 762 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Samford University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,935 $20,935
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $640 $640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $906 $906

#9

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
639 Yearly Degrees
$7,140 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UNA handed out 639 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,600 $13,320
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $370 $740

#10

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
636 Yearly Degrees
$11,686 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UAH handed out 636 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Alabama in Huntsville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,632 $24,430
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,054 $1,054
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $662 $1,509

#11

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
552 Yearly Degrees
$10,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Jacksonville State University handed out 552 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Jacksonville State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,600 $19,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,000 $1,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $400 $800

#12

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
487 Yearly Degrees
$11,814 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Faulkner handed out 487 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Faulkner University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,374 $10,374
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,440 $1,440
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $575 $575

#13

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
337 Yearly Degrees
$8,344 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Auburn University at Montgomery was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 337 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Auburn University at Montgomery

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,578 $17,046
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $766 $766
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $421 $947

#14

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
259 Yearly Degrees
$11,542 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

AAMU handed out 259 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Alabama A & M University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,128 $20,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,414 $1,414
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $422 $840

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
155 Yearly Degrees

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 155 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

#16

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
143 Yearly Degrees
$10,156 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Alabama State handed out 143 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Alabama State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,416 $14,832
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,740 $2,740
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $412 $824

#17

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
141 Yearly Degrees
$23,398 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Tuskegee ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 141 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tuskegee University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,378 $20,378
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,020 $3,020
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,367 $1,367

#18

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
128 Yearly Degrees
$11,916 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Montevallo handed out 128 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Montevallo

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,512 $25,128
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,404 $1,404
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $438 $1,047

#19

Amridge University

Montgomery, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
119 Yearly Degrees
$12,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Amridge University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 119 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Amridge University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,800 $10,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,350 $1,350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $750 $750

#20

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$11,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Mobile was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 92 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Mobile

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,260 $11,260
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $380 $380
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $550

#21

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
78 Yearly Degrees
$9,648 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Athens State University ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 78 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Athens State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,800 $12,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,848 $1,848
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $325 $500

#22

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
71 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Strayer University - Alabama ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 71 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#23

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
69 Yearly Degrees
$7,704 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Spring Hill College was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 69 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Spring Hill College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,704 $7,704
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $428 $428

#24

United States Sports Academy

Daphne, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
49 Yearly Degrees
$19,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, The Academy ranked #24 in terms of popularity with 49 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for United States Sports Academy

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,440 $19,440
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $720 $720

#25

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
26 Yearly Degrees
$16,320 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, South University, Montgomery handed out 26 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for South University, Montgomery

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,600 $15,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

Other Alabama Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Oakwood University 25
27 Herzing University - Birmingham 9
28 Talladega College 4
29 Heritage Christian University 2
29 Huntsville Bible College 2

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