Best Public Policy Schools Near Alabaster, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alabaster, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering public policy 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 Alabama, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $129,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Alabaster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy 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

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 84.6 miles from Alabaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,641
Avg net price $35,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 106.6 miles from Alabaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.5 BOC Score
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: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Public Policy 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A AL statewide –
Management Analysts $108,220 Birmingham, AL $118,144
Economists $129,960 AL statewide $141,878
Social and Community Service Managers $74,450 Birmingham, AL $81,277
Survey Researchers N/A AL statewide –
Compliance Officers $77,780 Birmingham, AL $84,913
General and Operations Managers $123,560 Birmingham, AL $134,891
Financial and Investment Analysts $91,290 Birmingham, AL $99,662

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

Metric Value Source
Population 33,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,163 Census 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 public policy schools are near Alabaster, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Alabaster. The closest is Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL (84.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tuskegee University (84.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Alabaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Alabaster are: Economists ($129,960), General and Operations Managers ($123,560), Management Analysts ($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 public policy 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 public policy?

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: September 5, 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.

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