Albertville, Alabama has a population of about 22,584. The city’s median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Albertville, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $18,748 per year. In Alabama, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $157,520 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Albertville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 22.2 mi | $4,032 - $10,687 | – |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville, AL | 35.4 mi | $4,980 - $18,748 | – |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | 39.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Huntsville, AL | 40.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, AL | 49.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $98,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $115,870 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,550 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,620 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $133,080 |
| Biomedical Engineer | N/A |
| Environmental Engineer | $100,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $157,520 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,103 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Marshall County | 37 workers, 24 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Albertville. The closest is Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, AL (22.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is John C Calhoun State Community College (49.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Alabama are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,520), Aerospace Engineer ($133,080), Electrical Engineer ($115,870). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Madison, AL is 44.1 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Albertville’s median household income of $57,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albertville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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