Best English Schools Near Madison, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Madison, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $10,024 to $27,392 per year for indexed programs. Madison has a population of about 58,335. Median household income is $131,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntsville, AL metro area, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $96,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Madison

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Madison, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madison city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Madison. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 6.9 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,767
Avg net price $18,796/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL 12.0 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 58%
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,628
Avg net price $17,621/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,024
Out‑of‑state$18,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Athens State University

Athens, AL 13.3 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,273
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL 52.6 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,415
Avg net price $12,170/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 83.3 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 83.7 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,235
Avg net price $14,279/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 85.3 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,627
Avg net price $14,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 86.2 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,469
Avg net price $32,622/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama english page.

English Wages Near Madison

Madison is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writers and Authors $66,950 AL statewide $71,912
Editors $63,330 AL statewide $68,024
Technical Writers $96,470 Huntsville, AL $103,620
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,910 AL statewide $67,573
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,220 Huntsville, AL $68,980
Public Relations Specialists $73,810 Huntsville, AL $79,280
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,230 Huntsville, AL $63,620
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $66,750 Huntsville, AL $71,697

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Madison at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,335 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $131,436 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Madison, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Madison. The closest is University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Alabama (52.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Madison?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Madison are: Technical Writers ($96,470), Public Relations Specialists ($73,810), Writers and Authors ($66,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntsville instead of Madison?

Huntsville, AL is 6.6 miles from Madison and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Madison an affordable place to study english?

Madison’s median household income of $131,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Madison

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Madison:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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