Compare the Birmingham Southern College Value of an Education

Is Birmingham Southern College Worth the Price?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Birmingham Southern College below.

Within Alabama, Birmingham Southern College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

Birmingham Southern College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Alabama. This lands Birmingham Southern College in the #2 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Alabama.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

Birmingham Southern College's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned BSC a ranking of #29 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Birmingham Southern College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$65,245 - The College of Idaho $96,788 - Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health $106,329 - Birmingham Southern College $113,040 - Wartburg College $131,471 - Gordon College
	Good	$142,501 - CUNY Bernard M Baruch College $145,267 - Bethel University Minnesota
Average	Fair
	Low	$167,347 - Oregon State University $168,027 - Rider University
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $106,329

On average, a bachelor's degree at Birmingham Southern College will cost you about $106,329. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,618 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$25,618
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$106,329

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Birmingham Southern College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$209,190	1,128	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$106,329	411	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$104,230	508	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$209,190	26	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$106,329	19	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$104,230	20	B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Alabama.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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