Best International Business Schools Near Alabaster, AL (2026)

Alabaster, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering international business programs, with tuition ranging from $9,700 to $21,353 per year for indexed programs. Alabaster has a population of about 33,633. Median household income is $90,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $123,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest International Business Schools to Alabaster

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

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL 69.8 miles from Alabaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,391
Avg net price $13,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,700
Out‑of‑state$20,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 42

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

#2

Troy University

Troy, AL 110.3 miles from Alabaster
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL 120.2 miles from Alabaster
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 191.6 miles from Alabaster
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


International Business Wages Near Alabaster

Alabaster is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$123,560Birmingham, AL$134,891
Management Analyst$108,220Birmingham, AL$118,144
Sales Manager$119,740Birmingham, AL$130,721

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.


Alabaster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,633Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,163Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international business schools are near Alabaster, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering international business programs near Alabaster. The closest is Auburn University at Montgomery in Montgomery, AL (69.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Auburn University at Montgomery (69.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Alabaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Alabaster are: General and Operations Manager ($123,560), Sales Manager ($119,740), Management Analyst ($108,220). 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 Pelham instead of Alabaster?

Pelham, AL is 7.4 miles from Alabaster and has its own set of local international business programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alabaster an affordable place to study international business?

Alabaster’s median household income of $90,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alabaster 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 Alabaster

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.