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#21 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
30 Colleges
$43,518 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Alabama is ranked #21 in the nation with 18,981 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Students who reside in Alabama can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $10,879 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $16,210.

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

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,424 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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Alabama at Birmingham

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,424 $19,962
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $468 $1,109

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,790 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Alabama was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,249 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 The University of Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,100 $31,460
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $690 $690
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $635 $1,610

#3

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,170 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Auburn handed out 2,187 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 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 Auburn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,386 $31,158
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,784 $1,784
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $577 $1,731

#4

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$4,155 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Columbia Southern University was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,173 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 Columbia Southern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,020 $4,020
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $135 $135

#5

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,624 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, USA ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 1,686 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 South Alabama

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,424 $16,848
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $468 $936

#6

University of West Alabama

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

University of West Alabama handed out 1,396 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 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 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
$8,550 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Troy University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,218 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 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
$21,921 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Samford handed out 762 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 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 Samford University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,265 $21,265
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $656 $656
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $924 $924

#9

University of North Alabama

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

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNA ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 639 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 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
$11,686 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Alabama in Huntsville was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 636 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 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 $708 $1,628

#11

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$10,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Jacksonville State University handed out 552 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Jacksonville State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,840 $19,680
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,000 $1,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $410 $820

#12

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,225 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Faulkner University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 487 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 Faulkner University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,325 $15,325
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $613 $613

#13

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,578 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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Auburn University at Montgomery

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,812 $17,550
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $766 $766
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $434 $975

#14

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$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

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, ACOM ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 155 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#16

Alabama State University

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

Alabama State University was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 143 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 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
$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
$11,916 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Montevallo was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 128 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 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
$12,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Amridge handed out 119 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 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 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
$14,035 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of Mobile handed out 92 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 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 Mobile

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,405 $13,405
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $630 $630
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $550

#21

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$10,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Athens State University handed out 78 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 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 Athens State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,352 $14,472
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,848 $1,848
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $348 $603

#22

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$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. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

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 $533 $533

#23

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,329 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Spring Hill handed out 69 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 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 Spring Hill College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,329 $7,329
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $407 $407

#24

United States Sports Academy

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

The Academy handed out 49 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 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 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
$16,440 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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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 $840 $840
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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