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2026 Best Best Schools in Alabama

1 Colleges in the United States
84 Best Degrees Awarded
$32,824 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Best in Alabama

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

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Our analysis ranked Jacksonville State University the best school in the country for a degree in best. Jacksonville State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 71 best degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Jacksonville State University earn a median of $27,926 early in their careers. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. See the full best program report for Jacksonville State University

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A rank of #2 makes Alabama State University one of the top schools for best. Located in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. There were roughly 13 best students who graduated with this degree at Alabama State University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Alabama State University earn a median of $37,721 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $33,709 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Alabama State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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