Best Machine Learning Schools Near Gadsden, AL (2026)

Gadsden, Alabama has 52 accredited schools offering machine learning programs, with tuition ranging from $3,300 to $41,686 per year for indexed programs. Gadsden has a population of about 33,086. In Alabama, the top-earning machine learning-related role is Software Developer at a median $122,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Machine Learning Schools to Gadsden

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

#1

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 40.2 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 29.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,229
Avg net price $15,560/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 56.8 miles from Gadsden 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

#3

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 57.3 miles from Gadsden 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 59.5 miles from Gadsden 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

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 61.1 miles from Gadsden 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

#6

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 63.0 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 32.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,627
Avg net price $14,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 63.3 miles from Gadsden 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Athens State University

Athens, AL 77.6 miles from Gadsden BOC Score 52.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,273
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

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 machine learning page.


Machine Learning Wages Near Gadsden

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$117,870
Data Scientist$103,120
Software Developer$122,540
Statistician$76,400

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.


Gadsden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited machine learning schools are near Gadsden, AL?

Our directory has 52 accredited schools offering machine learning programs near Gadsden. The closest is Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, AL (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berry College (51.1 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying machine learning roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying machine learning-related roles in Alabama are: Software Developer ($122,540), Computer and Information Research Scientist ($117,870), Data Scientist ($103,120). Wages for Gadsden workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Albertville instead of Gadsden?

Albertville, AL is 20.8 miles from Gadsden and has its own set of local machine learning 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 Gadsden

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

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.