Best Space Studies Schools Near Northport, AL (2026)

Northport, Alabama is home to about 30,991 residents. 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 Alabama, the top-earning space studies-related role is Engineers, All Other at a median $152,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Space Studies Schools to Northport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies 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.

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


Space Studies Wages Near Northport

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $139,330
Aerospace Engineers $127,540
Natural Sciences Managers $133,470
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $81,080
Engineers, All Other $152,550
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $81,940
Physical Scientists, All Other $135,350

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

Metric Value Source
Population 30,991 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,781 Census 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

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Alabama are: Engineers, All Other ($152,550), Physicists ($139,330), Physical Scientists, All Other ($135,350). Wages for Northport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tuscaloosa instead of Northport?

Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.4 miles from Northport and has its own set of local space studies 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 space studies?

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

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Data verified: September 7, 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.