Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in Alabama

Philosophy students in Alabama face a $15,653 cost gap between the state's most affordable option at University of South Alabama ($15,142) and its priciest at Samford University ($30,795). Public universities dominate the lower end, with three schools under $20,000 annually. The state's growing aerospace sector at companies like Airbus and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center increasingly values the critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills that philosophy programs develop.

Programs

$15,142 – $30,795

Net Price Range

$33,993

Avg. Program Earnings

65.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama	$15,142	$9,676	52.6%	65.4%
2	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama	$17,727	$8,832	62.4%	86.7%
3	Spring Hill College Mobile, Alabama	$19,514	$23,270	56.1%	72.6%
4	University of Mobile Mobile, Alabama	$19,603	$26,120	55.5%	84.1%
5	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama	$19,880	$11,770	61.9%	78.1%
6	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama	$22,150	$11,900	73.7%	80.1%
7	Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Alabama	$23,351	$22,750	64.2%	57.2%
8	Auburn University Auburn, Alabama	$23,897	$12,536	79.2%	43.7%
9	Samford University Birmingham, Alabama	$30,795	$38,144	79.9%	83.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of South Alabama the cheapest philosophy option?

University of South Alabama offers the lowest net cost at $15,142 annually, with in-state tuition of just $9,676. The Mobile campus serves 14,000 students and maintains a 65% acceptance rate while keeping costs down through state funding.

How do public and private philosophy programs compare in Alabama?

Public universities average around $18,975 in net costs, while private institutions range from $19,514 to $30,795. Auburn University breaks this pattern as the most selective public option with only 44% acceptance, while Birmingham-Southern leads private schools in selectivity at 57%.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Alabama philosophy programs?

Higher-priced programs generally show better graduation rates, with Samford University leading at 80% despite its $30,795 cost. However, University of Alabama proves this isn't absolute, achieving 74% graduation at $22,150 net cost.

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