2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our analysis found Auburn University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Auburn full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,986. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,004 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Auburn does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. USA is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 207 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,012. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USA. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the large public school handed out 207 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAB does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small public school is located in Athens, Alabama, and it awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,810. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,330 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Athens State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 26 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 193 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees if they attend UA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,090. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UA accumulate an average of $24,032 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UA does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Troy University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. TROY is a fairly large public school situated in Troy, Alabama. It awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TROY accumulate an average of $28,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TROY does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. UNA is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNA is $10,620. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,220. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,719 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNA. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Jacksonville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jacksonville State University is $11,120. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,840. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of $26,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jacksonville State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, University of West Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in Livingston, Alabama that handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees if they attend University of West Alabama full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of West Alabama does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Samford University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 51 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Samford does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,360. This amount may 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. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Samford does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Montevallo landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Montevallo, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montevallo is $13,710. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,730. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,628 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Montevallo 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend AUM full time pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,820. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,476 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at AUM. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend UAH full time pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,884. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAH accumulate an average of $25,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UAH does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Alabama State University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alabama State is $11,068. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,396. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,961 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Alabama State. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Mobile did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
University of Mobile does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,855. This amount may 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 $38,042 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Mobile. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alabama A & M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. AAMU is located in Normal, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they attend AAMU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,634. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,238 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
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.
Spring Hill College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Spring Hill does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stillman College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Stillman College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,392. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Stillman College. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Birmingham Southern College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
BSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,100. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $19,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
BSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Faulkner University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Faulkner does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Faulkner accumulate an average of $33,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Faulkner 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 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
United States Sports Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. United States Sports Academy is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Daphne, Alabama that handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from The Academy accumulate an average of $33,384 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
The Academy is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Huntingdon College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Huntingdon College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Huntingdon College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,492. This amount may 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 $28,769 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Huntingdon College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Miles College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Miles College is located in Fairfield, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Miles College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,714. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Miles College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 9% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakwood University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Oakwood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Oakwood, expect to pay an average of $19,990 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,205 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Oakwood, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Tuskegee is located in Tuskegee, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Tuskegee is $22,614. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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