Best English Schools Near Prichard, AL (2026)

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

Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering english programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $79,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Prichard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Prichard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prichard 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 Prichard. 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 Mobile

Mobile, AL 1.4 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,611
Avg net price $22,382/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL 5.5 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,500
Avg net price $20,449/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 6.1 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,379
Avg net price $17,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL 125.4 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,232
Avg net price $12,684/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Troy University

Troy, AL 146.5 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL 153.9 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
33.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,601
Avg net price $22,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL 154.1 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
27.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,502
Avg net price $20,435/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,248
Out‑of‑state$19,576
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

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

#8

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL 158.3 miles from Prichard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,457
Avg net price $22,085/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,920
Out‑of‑state$23,920
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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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama english page.

English Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). 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 $75,993
Editors $63,330 AL statewide $71,884
Technical Writers $79,980 Mobile, AL $90,783
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $59,710 Mobile, AL $67,775
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,550 Mobile, AL $69,864
Public Relations Specialists $42,770 Mobile, AL $48,547
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,340 Mobile, AL $68,490
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $68,200 Mobile, AL $77,412

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.

Prichard at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,121 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,331 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 9.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Prichard, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Prichard. The closest is University of Mobile in Mobile, AL (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (60.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Prichard are: Technical Writers ($79,980), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($68,200), 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 Mobile instead of Prichard?

Mobile, AL is 7.4 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study english?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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 Prichard

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

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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