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Best Risk Management Schools Near Madison, AL (2026)
Madison, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $10,266 to $31,574 per year for indexed programs. Madison has a population of about 58,335. Median household income is $131,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntsville, AL metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $158,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Madison
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Madison, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madison city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama risk management page.
Risk Management Wages Near Madison
Madison is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $81,750 | AL statewide | $87,809 |
| Financial Manager | $158,620 | Huntsville, AL | $170,376 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $62,220 | AL statewide | $66,831 |
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.
Madison at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,335 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $131,436 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 65.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Madison-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- Huntsville, AL – 6.6 mi away (230,402 pop)
- Athens, AL – 11.8 mi away (32,587 pop)
- Decatur, AL – 16.1 mi away (57,974 pop)
- Cullman, AL – 37.2 mi away (20,239 pop)
- Albertville, AL – 44.1 mi away (37,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited risk management schools are near Madison, AL?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Madison. The closest is Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN (81.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Middle Tennessee State University (81.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Madison?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Madison are: Financial Manager ($158,620), Financial Risk Specialist ($81,750), Insurance Underwriter ($62,220). 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 Huntsville instead of Madison?
Huntsville, AL is 6.6 miles from Madison and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Madison an affordable place to study risk management?
Madison’s median household income of $131,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison 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: 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.