Best FinTech Schools Near Cullman, AL (2026)

Cullman, Alabama has 15 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,730 to $40,150 per year for indexed programs. Cullman has a population of about 20,239. In Alabama, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $122,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Cullman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Cullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cullman 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 Cullman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 39.8 miles from Cullman BOC Score 65.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 22

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

#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 41.3 miles from Cullman BOC Score 32.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,488
Avg net price $25,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Huntsville Bible College

Huntsville, AL 42.0 miles from Cullman BOC Score 56.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL 44.4 miles from Cullman BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 23

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

#5

Athens State University

Athens, AL 44.6 miles from Cullman BOC Score 52.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,273
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

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

#6

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 45.9 miles from Cullman BOC Score 21.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 46.7 miles from Cullman BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 55

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

#8

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 50.5 miles from Cullman BOC Score 66.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,469
Avg net price $32,622/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Cullman

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$91,290
Software Developer$122,540
Data Scientist$103,120

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Cullman, AL?

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Cullman. The closest is University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (39.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jacksonville State University (66.2 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Alabama are: Software Developer ($122,540), Data Scientist ($103,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($91,290). Wages for Cullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Decatur instead of Cullman?

Decatur, AL is 28.7 miles from Cullman and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Cullman

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.