Best Online MBA Programs in Northport, AL (2026)

Northport, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $12,180 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Northport has a population of about 30,991. Median household income is $77,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Northport

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

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 4.5 miles from Northport 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

#2

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 42.6 miles from Northport 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL 44.1 miles from Northport BOC Score 45.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,957
Avg net price $17,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL 46.6 miles from Northport
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 46.6 miles from Northport 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

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 47.0 miles from Northport 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 48.7 miles from Northport 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

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 49.0 miles from Northport 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

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


MBA Wages Near Northport

Northport is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). 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$101,210Tuscaloosa, AL$115,405
Financial Manager$130,000Tuscaloosa, AL$148,233
Marketing Manager$96,520Tuscaloosa, AL$110,057
Management Analyst$99,190Tuscaloosa, AL$113,101

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.


Northport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,991Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,781Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Northport, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Northport. The closest is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Montevallo (44.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Northport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Northport are: Financial Manager ($130,000), General and Operations Manager ($101,210), Management Analyst ($99,190). 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 Bessemer instead of Northport?

Bessemer, AL is 37.0 miles from Northport and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Northport an affordable place to study mba?

Northport’s median household income of $77,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northport 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 Northport

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.