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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

15 Schools Ranked
$13,511 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,557 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama.

Students from Alabama who attend Auburn full time pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,986. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,004 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Auburn. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
$35,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,711 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Samford University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Alabama.

If you want to attend Samford, expect to pay an average of $35,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,711 in student loans.

Samford does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Samford University Report

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,090. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,032 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

Full The University of Alabama Report

#4

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,330 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Athens State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend Athens State University full time pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,810. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,330 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Athens State University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Athens State University Report

#5

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
$10,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,719 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend UNA full time pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,220. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans.

UNA does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of North Alabama Report

#6

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
$10,990 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,119 Avg Student Debt

University of West Alabama ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend University of West Alabama full time pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,090. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,119 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that University of West Alabama does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,994 Avg Student Debt

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.

Students from Alabama who attend UAH full time pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,884. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,994 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UAH does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,869 in student loans.

UAB does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

#9

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that TROY does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$8,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,476 Avg Student Debt

Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AUM. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,820. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AUM accumulate an average of $31,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AUM. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
$11,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,150 Avg Student Debt

Jacksonville State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jacksonville State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,840. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,150 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jacksonville State University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
$8,756 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

University of South Alabama came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,012. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,397 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USA. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
$24,855 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,042 Avg Student Debt

University of Mobile landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average tuition and fees at University of Mobile is $24,855. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,042 in loans while pursuing their degree.

University of Mobile does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Mobile Report

#14

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
$11,068 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,961 Avg Student Debt

Alabama State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend Alabama State full time pay an average of $11,068 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,396. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alabama State accumulate an average of $35,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Alabama State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Alabama State University Report

#15

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
$10,024 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,238 Avg Student Debt

Alabama A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

Students from Alabama who attend AAMU full time pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,634. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,238 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that AAMU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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