Best Online Healthcare Programs in Albertville, AL (2026)

Albertville, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $18,748 per year for indexed programs. Albertville has a population of about 22,584. Median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $97,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Albertville

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

#1

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 39.8 miles from Albertville BOC Score 47.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 42.5 miles from Albertville 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 62.7 miles from Albertville 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

#4

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 65.1 miles from Albertville BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 66.5 miles from Albertville 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

#6

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL 91.8 miles from Albertville BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,415
Avg net price $12,170/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 105.8 miles from Albertville BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 45

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

#8

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 121.7 miles from Albertville BOC Score 76.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 52

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

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


Healthcare Wages Near Albertville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$97,790
Health Information Technologist or Medical RegistrarN/A
Medical Records Specialist$43,810
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$36,930
Healthcare Social Worker$60,000
Epidemiologist$74,740

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.


Albertville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,103Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Marshall County3,039 workers, 298 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Albertville, AL?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Albertville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Alabama are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($97,790), Epidemiologist ($74,740), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,000). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Albertville?

Madison, AL is 44.1 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Albertville an affordable place to study healthcare?

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.

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 Albertville

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.