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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama

18 Ranked Colleges
2,943 Degrees Awarded
$19,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master's in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 934,088 health professions students received their degree, making the major the 2nd most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across Alabama, there were 15,484 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,829 and $34,388 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,943 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,487 and $41,507 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in health professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great health professions programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the health professions program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) in Alabama

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 1,193 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Health Professions Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 777 diplomas to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

USA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 162 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, UAH has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Health Professions Report

#4

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the #4 spot on the list. UNA is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Montevallo landed the #5 spot on the list. Montevallo, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s health professions degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montevallo, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Montevallo are $26,532.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Troy University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. Troy University is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 62 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, TROY has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TROY are $16,156, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 78 degrees to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, Auburn has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

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#8

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

Alabama A & M University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Normal, Alabama, and it awarded 21 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

AAMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at AAMU are $21,574.

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#9

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Alabama State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 40 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Alabama State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama State University are $17,572.

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#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 172 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#11

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

University of West Alabama ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Livingston, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

University of West Alabama also made our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Alabama are $13,546.

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#12

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Jacksonville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s health professions degrees to 56 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our alabama master’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, Jacksonville State University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama
#12 in overall quality

Faulkner University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 57 diplomas to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Faulkner did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Faulkner University are $11,850, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
#17 in overall quality

Columbia Southern University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 82 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia Southern University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University are $4,035, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Samford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 80 masters’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Samford also made our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Mobile did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Mobile is located in Mobile, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Mobile, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mobile are $11,580, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mobile Health Professions Report

#17

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this small private for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South University, Montgomery, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery are $16,320.

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#18

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

Tuskegee University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Master’s in Alabama For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 36 degrees to qualified masters’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tuskegee, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee University are $23,398.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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