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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Alabama

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,502 Avg Student Debt
$53,587 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Finance Badge [Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong finance education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value finance schools.

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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in finance, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Finance Schools

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For return on investment in finance, no school beat University Of North Alabama this year. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. Students from in state pay about $12,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,320. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of University Of North Alabama earn a median of $43,512 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Jacksonville State University, which ranked #2. Jacksonville State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,894, compared with $23,334 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,875 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Jacksonville State University generally make around $39,457. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jacksonville State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Alabama earned it the #3 place for finance. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,116, with out-of-state students paying around $19,092. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $28,500. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $41,657. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Finance graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $50,939. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at University Of Alabama At Huntsville, which ranked #5. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, while out-of-state students pay about $26,408. Finance graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. Finance graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $56,584 early in their careers. Set against $24,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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University Of Montevallo placed #6 among the best values for finance. University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Montevallo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,948, with out-of-state students paying around $26,968. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $25,096. Early-career finance graduates make about $36,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.

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The University Of Alabama placed #7 among the best values for finance. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. In-state tuition and fees average $12,180, while out-of-state students pay about $34,172. Finance graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Finance graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $55,580 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #8 among the best values for finance. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Finance graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Finance graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,875 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Samford University earn a median of $53,059 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Samford University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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