Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Albertville, AL (2026)

Albertville, Alabama has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $37,875 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $108,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Albertville

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Albertville. Distances are calculated from Albertville city center.

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

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 40.3 miles from Albertville BOC Score65.0
Published tuition$11,770 - $27,098
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 62.7 miles from Albertville BOC Score58.5
Published tuition$8,832 - $27,826
Online programsYes

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#3

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 85.4 miles from Albertville BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$25,590 - $37,875
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#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 94.3 miles from Albertville BOC Score58.5
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Online programsYes

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Albertville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$61,710
Management Analyst$108,040
Technical Writer$85,840
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$43,440
Editor$63,330
Training and Development Specialist$64,490
Human Resources Specialist$64,940

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Albertville, AL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Albertville. The closest is University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennesaw State University (94.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Alabama are: Management Analyst ($108,040), Technical Writer ($85,840), Human Resources Specialist ($64,940). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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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Data verified: June 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.