Best colleges for accounting in Alabama

    The University of Alabama ranks first in Alabama for accounting value (#106 nationally, value score 62.9): graduates earn $87,621 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $20,202 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 10 Alabama colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best accounting colleges in Alabama

    The University of Alabama ranks first in Alabama for accounting value (#106 nationally, value score 62.9): graduates earn $87,621 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $20,202 a year. 10 Alabama colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $68,196 and the average net price is $17,481 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 10 Alabama colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $68,196 and the average net price is $17,481 a year.
    • The highest accounting earnings in the state are at Samford University ($90,572), ranked #3 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Auburn University at Montgomery: $13,789 a year.
    Median earnings
    $68,196
    National: $76,108
    Median net price
    $17,481
    National: $17,285
    Median federal debt
    $21,875
    accounting graduates
    Public colleges
    9 of 10
    in this list

    10 colleges

    The Alabama ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Alabama 1

      The University of Alabama

      Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · #106 nationally

      62.9Value
      Earnings
      $87,621
      Net price
      $20,202
      Federal debt
      $21,875
      Graduation rate
      74%
    2. Rank in Alabama 2

      Auburn University

      Auburn, AL · Public · #109 nationally

      62.8Value
      Earnings
      $86,222
      Net price
      $25,424
      Federal debt
      $19,124
      Graduation rate
      82%
    3. Rank in Alabama 3

      Samford University

      Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit · #142 nationally

      58.4Value
      Earnings
      $90,572
      Net price
      $32,950
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      78%
    4. Rank in Alabama 4

      University of Alabama at Birmingham

      Birmingham, AL · Public · #305 nationally

      37.9Value
      Earnings
      $69,201
      Net price
      $15,630
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      66%
    5. Rank in Alabama 5

      University of Alabama in Huntsville

      Huntsville, AL · Public · #326 nationally

      34.1Value
      Earnings
      $71,245
      Net price
      $22,758
      Federal debt
      $23,125
      Graduation rate
      62%
    6. Rank in Alabama 6

      Jacksonville State University

      Jacksonville, AL · Public · #327 nationally

      33.7Value
      Earnings
      $62,589
      Net price
      $17,111
      Federal debt
      $14,375
      Graduation rate
      48%
    7. Rank in Alabama 7

      Troy University

      Troy, AL · Public · #342 nationally

      31.7Value
      Earnings
      $67,190
      Net price
      $13,943
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      50%
    8. Rank in Alabama 8

      University of South Alabama

      Mobile, AL · Public · #355 nationally

      29.5Value
      Earnings
      $64,410
      Net price
      $16,801
      Federal debt
      $20,750
      Graduation rate
      55%
    9. Rank in Alabama 9

      Auburn University at Montgomery

      Montgomery, AL · Public · #386 nationally

      21.4Value
      Earnings
      $58,430
      Net price
      $13,789
      Federal debt
      $22,000
      Graduation rate
      35%
    10. Rank in Alabama 10

      University of North Alabama

      Florence, AL · Public · #389 nationally

      19.6Value
      Earnings
      $56,814
      Net price
      $17,850
      Federal debt
      $21,375
      Graduation rate
      56%

    Method: the same value score as the national accounting ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about accounting colleges in Alabama

    What are the best colleges for accounting in Alabama?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Alabama colleges for accounting are The University of Alabama (value score 62.9), Auburn University (value score 62.8) and Samford University (value score 58.4). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Alabama college has the highest earnings for accounting graduates?

    Samford University: its accounting graduates have median earnings of $90,572 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable accounting college in Alabama on this list?

    Auburn University at Montgomery has the lowest average net price of the ranked Alabama colleges, $13,789 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Alabama colleges are ranked for accounting?

    10 Alabama colleges have a accounting bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Alabama.