Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Alabama
18 accredited institutions in Alabama offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
18
Colleges
1,029
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Alabama
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
252
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$10,120
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
210
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,832
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
207
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$11,100
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University
Auburn
141
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$10,704
In-State Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of South Alabama
Mobile
48
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$8,976
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
27
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$10,290
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Alabama A & M University
Normal
21
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$8,610
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
21
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,568
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham
18
Graduates/yr
52%
Acceptance
$21,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,530
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
18
Graduates/yr
31%
Acceptance
$19,594
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,480
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Alabama State University
Montgomery
18
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,328
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Montevallo
Montevallo
12
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$12,090
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of North Alabama
Florence
12
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,200
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Samford University
Birmingham
6
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$37,144
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,359
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Talladega College
Talladega
6
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$12,130
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$12,875
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Athens State University
Athens
6
Graduates/yr
$7,530
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Miles College
Fairfield
3
Graduates/yr
$11,164
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$12,521
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Huntingdon College
Montgomery
3
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$27,150
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$21,553
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Physical Sciences in Alabama
Alabama has 18 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 1,029 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.