Last Updated on August 8, 2023 by Sidharth PS
In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best business schools in Alabama. Here, readers will find the following details – rankings, list of business schools, fees/cost, address & contact details, degrees/awards, majors/programs and more.
Best Business Schools in Alabama for 2022
Rank |
College |
Fees/Cost |
Type of institute |
Degrees & Awards |
Address |
| 1 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $975 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 2602 College Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36869 |
| 2 | George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | $2,347 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303-9234 |
| 3 | Reid State Technical College | $2,918 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 100 and Hwy 83, Evergreen, Alabama 36401 |
| 4 | Huntsville Bible College | $2,921 | 4-year, primarily associate’s, Private not-for-profit | One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | 906 Oakwood Ave, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-1632 |
| 5 | Northeast Alabama Community College | $3,137 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 138 Highway 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986 |
| 6 | Enterprise State Community College | $3,521 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, Alabama 36330-1300 |
| 7 | J F Ingram State Technical College | $3,594 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 5375 Ingram Rd, Deatsville, Alabama 36022 |
| 8 | George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | $3,759 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, Alabama 36703-2808 |
| 9 | Amridge University | $3,905 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | 1200 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3553 |
| 10 | J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | $4,020 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, Alabama 35811 |
| 11 | Central Alabama Community College | $4,852 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, Alabama 35010 |
| 12 | Gadsden State Community College | $4,960 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 |
| 13 | John C Calhoun State Community College | $5,282 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, Alabama 35671 |
| 14 | Snead State Community College | $5,430 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 102 Elder Street, Boaz, Alabama 35957-0734 |
| 15 | Bishop State Community College | $5,735 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate | 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603-5898 |
| 16 | Shelton State Community College | $6,907 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405-8522 |
| 17 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $7,094 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 801 Main St NW, Hanceville, Alabama 35077-2000 |
| 18 | H Councill Trenholm State Community College | $7,850 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36108-3199 |
| 19 | Lawson State Community College | $7,897 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221-1717 |
| 20 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | $8,091 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661 |
| 21 | Lurleen B Wallace Community College | $8,127 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1000 Dannelly Blvd., Andalusia, Alabama 36420-1224 |
| 22 | Southern Union State Community College | $8,278 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 750 Roberts St, Wadley, Alabama 36276 |
| 23 | Bevill State Community College | $8,328 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, Alabama 35501 |
| 24 | Jefferson State Community College | $8,525 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35215-3098 |
| 25 | Coastal Alabama Community College | $9,324 | 2-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree | 1900 U S Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507-2698 |
| 26 | Selma University | $10,262 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree | 1501 Lapsley St, Dinkins Hall, Selma, Alabama 36701 |
| 27 | Jacksonville State University | $10,689 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – professional practice|Doctor’s degree – other | 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 |
| 28 | Columbia Southern University | $10,951 | 4-year, Private for-profit | Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | 21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561-9000 |
| 29 | Troy University | $12,951 | 4-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | University Avenue, Troy, Alabama 36082-0001 |
| 30 | Alabama State University | $13,476 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-0271 |
| 31 | University of South Alabama | $13,624 | 4-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 |
| 32 | University of North Alabama | $14,033 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate | One Harrison Plaza, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001 |
| 33 | Miles College | $14,084 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Bachelor’s degree | 5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, Alabama 35064-2621 |
| 34 | Judson College | $14,517 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree | 302 Bibb St, Marion, Alabama 36756 |
| 35 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $14,559 | 4-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 7440 East Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3596 |
| 36 | Alabama A & M University | $14,604 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | 4900 Meridian Street, Normal, Alabama 35762 |
| 37 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $15,118 | 4-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, Alabama 35899 |
| 38 | Talladega College | $15,264 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree | 627 West Battle Street, Talladega, Alabama 35160 |
| 39 | University of West Alabama | $15,383 | 4-year, Public | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | Station One, Livingston, Alabama 35470 |
| 40 | University of Montevallo | $16,027 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate | Station 6001, Montevallo, Alabama 35115-6000 |
| 41 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $17,068 | 4-year, Public | One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice|Doctor’s degree – other | Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0110 |
| 42 | Stillman College | $18,111 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Bachelor’s degree | 3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 |
| 43 | Faulkner University | $19,990 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3390 |
| 44 | South University-Montgomery | $20,384 | 4-year, Private for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree | 5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 |
| 45 | The University of Alabama | $20,623 | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0100 |
| 46 | Huntingdon College | $21,738 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Bachelor’s degree | 1500 East Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36106-2148 |
| 47 | University of Mobile | $21,847 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship | 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36613-2842 |
| 48 | Spring Hill College | $22,362 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate | 4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama 36608-1791 |
| 49 | Oakwood University | $23,398 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree | 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896 |
| 50 | Birmingham-Southern College | $23,452 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Bachelor’s degree | 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35254 |
| 51 | Auburn University | $23,562 | 4-year, Public | Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice|Doctor’s degree – other | , Auburn, Alabama 36849 |
| 52 | Strayer University-Alabama | $24,593 | 4-year, Private for-profit | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree | 2 20th Street North, #150, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 |
| 53 | Herzing University-Birmingham | $26,468 | 4-year, primarily associate’s, Private not-for-profit | Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate | 280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 |
| 54 | Samford University | $30,695 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229-2240 |
| 55 | Tuskegee University | $33,420 | 4-year, Private not-for-profit | Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice | Kresge Center, 3rd Floor, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088-1920 |
| 56 | Athens State University | NA | 4-year, Public | Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree | 300 N Beaty St, Athens, Alabama 35611 |
For ranking colleges, we have used the ‘affordability’ factor. With each passing year, cost of higher-education is rising. Keeping this fact in mind, we have decided to rank institutes on the basis of cost/expenses and affordability.
Best Business and Management Programs/Majors
Here are some of the popular business and management education programs –
Accounting and related services
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business Management
- Accounting and finance
- Accounting and related services, Other
- Accounting technology/technician and Bookkeeping
- Auditing
Business administration, management and operations
- Business administration and management, General
- Business administration, management and operations, Other
- Customer service management
- E-Commerce
- Logistics, materials and supply chain management
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational management
- Office management and supervision
- Operations management and supervision
- Organizational leadership
- Project management
- Purchasing, procurement/acquisitions and contracts management
- Research and development management
- Retail management
- Transportation/mobility management
Business operations support and assistant services
- Administrative assistant and secretarial science, General
- Business operations support and secretarial services, Other
- Business/Office automation/Technology/Date entry
- Customer service support/call center/teleservice operation
- Executive assistant/Executive secretary
- General office occupations and clerical services
- Parts, warehousing and inventory management operations
- Receptionist
- Traffic, customs and transportation clerk/technician
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (other)
- Business, management, marketing, and related support services, Other
Business/commerce (general)
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate communications
- Business/Corporate communications
Business/Managerial economics
- Business/Managerial economics
Construction management
- Construction Management
Entrepreneurial and small business operations
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial studies
- Franchising and franchise operations
- Small business administration/management
Finance and financial management services
- Banking and financial support services
- Credit management
- Finance and financial management services, Other
- Finance, General
- Financial planning and services
- International finance
- Investment and securities
- Public finance
General sales, merchandising, and related marketing operations
- General merchandising, sales, and related marketing operations, Other
- Merchandising and buying operations
- Retailing and retail operations
- Sales, distribution, and marketing operations, General
- Selling skills and sales operations
Hospitality administration/management
- Casino management
- Hospitality administration/management, General
- Hospitality administration/management, Other
- Hotel, motel, and restaurant management
- Hotel/Motel administration/management
- Meeting and event planning
- Resort management
- Restaurant/Food services management
- Tourism and travel services management
Human resources management and services
- HR development
- HR management and services, Other
- HR management, General
- Labor and industrial relations
- Labor studies
- Organizational behavior studies
Insurance
- Insurance
International business
- International business/trade/commerce
Management information systems and services
- Information resources management
- Knowledge management
- Management information systems and services, Other
- Management information systems, General
Management sciences and quantitative methods
- Actuarial Science
- Business statistics
- Management science
- Management science and quantitative methods, Other
Marketing
- International marketing
- Marketing research
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing management, General
Real estate
- Real estate
Specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations
- Apparel and accessories marketing operations
- Auctioneering
- Business and personal/financial services marketing operations
- Fashion merchandising
- Fashion modeling
- Hospitality and recreation marketing operations
- Special products marketing operations
- Specialized merchandising, sales, and marketing operations, Other
- Tourism and travel services marketing operations
- Tourism promotions operations
- Vehicle and vehicle parts and accessories marketing operations
Taxation
- Taxation
Telecommunication management
- Telecommunication management
Business and Management Degrees
Depending upon the level of the program, Degrees or Awards can be classified into the following types –
- Certificates
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Advanced Degrees
Certificates
- Less than one year certificate: The duration of the program is less than one year.
- One but less than two years certificate: The duration of the course is 1 year (or more, but less than 2 years).
Associate’s Degree
Associate’s Degree program is two years long. After completing this program, you’ll obtain an Associate’s Degree from the college/university/accrediting body.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree program is four years long. After completing this program, you’ll obtain an Associate’s Degree from the college/university/accrediting body.
Advanced Degrees
Here are some of the popular advanced degrees –
- Master’s Degree
- Doctor’s Degree
- Post-master’s certificate
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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