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University of North Alabama offers Alabama's most affordable Family and Consumer Sciences program at $11,024 net price, while The University of Alabama charges double at $22,150 despite both being public institutions. This field connects directly to Alabama's growing family services sector and the state's focus on workforce development in manufacturing communities. Graduates earn between $23,456 and $30,554 annually, with acceptance rates ranging from 60% to 96% across the five programs.
5
Programs
$11,024 – $22,150
Net Price Range
$26,660
Avg. Program Earnings
51.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,024 $11,990 54.0% 95.7%
2 $14,559 $10,024 28.7% 68.4%
3 $14,850 $12,426 51.1% 78.5%
4 $17,053 $13,710 49.4% 59.8%
5 $22,150 $11,900 73.7% 80.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $11,000 price difference between Alabama's cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of North Alabama keeps costs low at $11,024 while The University of Alabama reaches $22,150, both as public schools. The gap reflects different institutional priorities and student demographics rather than program quality differences.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Alabama?

The University of Alabama has the highest graduation rate at 74% and highest cost at $22,150. University of North Alabama maintains 54% graduation rates at the lowest price point of $11,024, showing reasonable outcomes for budget-conscious students.

Does Alabama A & M University offer better value despite higher debt loads?

Alabama A & M has the lowest in-state tuition at $10,024 but carries $38,906 in average debt, the highest among all programs. The 29% graduation rate suggests students should carefully consider completion likelihood before enrollment.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.