Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Alabama
These are the best ROI 4-year colleges in alabama, ranked by earnings-to-cost ratio (ROI). The ranking includes 24 institutions, with Columbia Southern University leading at 1.1x.
| Rank | Institution | State | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Southern University | AL | 1.1x |
| 2 | University of North Alabama | AL | 0.9x |
| 3 | University of West Alabama | AL | 0.9x |
| 4 | Auburn University at Montgomery | AL | 0.8x |
| 5 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | AL | 0.8x |
| 6 | Jacksonville State University | AL | 0.8x |
| 7 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | 0.7x |
| 8 | University of South Alabama | AL | 0.7x |
| 9 | Auburn University | AL | 0.7x |
| 10 | The University of Alabama | AL | 0.7x |
| 11 | Troy University | AL | 0.6x |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | AL | 0.6x |
| 13 | University of Montevallo | AL | 0.6x |
| 14 | Alabama A & M University | AL | 0.6x |
| 15 | Stillman College | AL | 0.6x |
| 16 | Miles College | AL | 0.6x |
| 17 | Huntingdon College | AL | 0.6x |
| 18 | Talladega College | AL | 0.5x |
| 19 | Faulkner University | AL | 0.5x |
| 20 | University of Mobile | AL | 0.5x |
| 21 | Samford University | AL | 0.5x |
| 22 | Alabama State University | AL | 0.4x |
| 23 | Oakwood University | AL | 0.4x |
| 24 | Tuskegee University | AL | 0.3x |
Methodology
4-Year institutions in Alabama ranked by ROI. Minimum enrollment: 500 students. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.