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Alabama Private Master's Universities

Compare 141 programs at 15 universities in Alabama — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UM University of Mobile logo

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1961

US #295 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,382/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,611
Students
1,307
2
SU Samford University logo

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1841

US #407 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$32,622/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,469
Students
4,206
3
TU Tuskegee University logo

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1880

US #769 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$35,013/yr
Admission rate
49%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,641
Students
2,630
4
OU Oakwood University logo

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1896

US #833 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$25,669/yr
Admission rate
45%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,488
Students
1,153
5
FU Faulkner University logo

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1942

US #898 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,085/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,457
Students
1,549
6
CS Columbia Southern University logo

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1993

US #914 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,580/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$63,534
Students
12,176
7
SH Spring Hill College logo

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1830

US #998 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$20,449/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,500
Students
782
8
SU Strayer University-Alabama logo

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama · Private University

US #1298 ROI F Admissions open
Tuition
USD 13,920/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
1,196
9
AU Amridge University logo

Amridge University

Montgomery, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1967

US #1345 ROI F Admissions open
Tuition
USD 7,590/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$37,621
Students
241
10
HC Huntingdon College logo

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1854

US #1436 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$22,566/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,601
Students
879
11
TC Talladega College logo

Talladega College

Talladega, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1867

US #1443 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$15,560/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$32,229
Students
701
12
SU South University-Montgomery logo

South University-Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama · Private University

US #1535 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$27,807/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$34,421
Students
299
13
SU Selma University logo

Selma University

Selma, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1878

US #1617 Admissions open
Tuition
USD 4,800/yr
Students
32
14
US United States Sports University logo

United States Sports University

Daphne, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1972

US #1684 Admissions open
Net price
$24,076/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,257
Students
228
15
HC Heritage Christian University logo

Heritage Christian University

Florence, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1971

US #1752 Admissions open
Net price
$15,426/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,597
Students
75

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's universities in Alabama?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Mobile, Samford University, Tuskegee University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's universities in Alabama?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Master's universities in Alabama?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Alabama?

Filtering by Alabama keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Master's universities in Alabama

This page lists private Master's universities in Alabama held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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