Cheapest Economics Colleges in Alabama

The University of West Alabama offers Alabama's most affordable Economics degree at just $13,832 per year, while Auburn University graduates earn $41,565 annually despite higher costs. This $19,065 price gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Alabama's expanding aerospace sector, where companies like Airbus and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center create demand for economics-trained professionals who understand regional industrial growth patterns.

Programs

$13,832 – $32,977

Net Price Range

$37,245

Avg. Program Earnings

56.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Economics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of West Alabama Livingston, Alabama	$13,832	$10,990	38.0%	68.9%
2	Troy University Troy, Alabama	$13,869	$9,792	46.8%	94.8%
3	Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama	$14,596	$9,436	35.7%	92.2%
4	Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, Alabama	$14,850	$12,426	51.1%	78.5%
5	Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham, Alabama	$22,923	$13,920
6	Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Alabama	$23,351	$22,750	64.2%	57.2%
7	Auburn University Auburn, Alabama	$23,897	$12,536	79.2%	43.7%
8	Samford University Birmingham, Alabama	$30,795	$38,144	79.9%	83.3%
9	Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama	$32,977	$23,440	57.1%	29.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Alabama economics programs?

Auburn University graduates earn $41,565 compared to Jacksonville State's $32,925, an $8,640 difference. Auburn's higher selectivity at 43.74% acceptance and 79.20% graduation rate attracts stronger students and better employer connections in Alabama's growing aerospace industry.

How much can students save by choosing public over private economics programs?

Public universities average $15,537 in net costs while private schools reach $28,374, saving students nearly $13,000 annually. Troy University at $13,869 costs half as much as Birmingham-Southern's $23,351 while maintaining a solid 46.80% graduation rate.

Is Auburn University worth the extra cost for economics students?

Auburn costs $23,897 but delivers the highest graduate earnings at $41,565 and a 79.20% graduation rate. Students pay $10,000 more than the cheapest options but earn $8,640 more annually, recovering the investment within two years.

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