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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Alabama at Birmingham	113387	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	46572	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Average Faculty Salary $113,387 3.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
2	Auburn University	110439	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	25242	54629	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $110,439 3.4% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
3	The University of Alabama	103324	71.17	1,110 – 1,390	22559	52233	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 71% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $103,324 3.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $22,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
4	University of Alabama in Huntsville	96060	62.92	1,150 – 1,400	19396	55610	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $96,060 2.2% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
5	Samford University	91754	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Average Faculty Salary $91,754 3.7% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
6	Athens State University	86501	0	--	0	46266	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Athens State University Athens, AL Average Faculty Salary $86,501 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,266
7	University of North Alabama	82522	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	11745	38295	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $82,522 1.3% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
8	University of Montevallo	81764	53.85	1,010 – 1,240	17890	35406	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 54% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $81,764 6.3% Acceptance Rate 53.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
9	Auburn University at Montgomery	80841	98.54	980 – 1,160	13945	38216	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Average Faculty Salary $80,841 1.8% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
10	Alabama A & M University	78336	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $78,336 1.1% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
11	Alabama State University	73380	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,380 1.7% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
12	Jacksonville State University	72467	77.69	940 – 1,200	14221	40158	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,467 4.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
13	University of West Alabama	72302	42.65	890 – 1,090	13954	37106	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,302 5.0% Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
14	University of South Alabama	70376	94.55	1,040 – 1,240	16074	41307	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Located in Mobile, the University of South Alabama’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending the University of South Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,376 0.1% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,307
15	Spring Hill College	70369	66.4	930 – 1,340	22858	41358	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,369 38.6% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
16	Huntingdon College	69523	69.2	1,040 – 1,220	23055	42147	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Huntingdon College accepts 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending Huntingdon College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,523 0.0% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,147
17	Troy University	68342	95.35	970 – 1,180	12842	39392	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Troy University Troy, AL Found in Troy, Troy University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and 27% of students will graduate in......Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,342 1.7% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
18	Tuskegee University	66080	48.68	970 – 1,210	24344	38332	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University, a historically black college or university, is the only HBCU to have a fully accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, and the school's most popular major is Animal Sciences, General. 61% of students receive institutional grant aid—$16,781 on average....Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,080 1.3% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
19	Herzing University-Birmingham	64499	93.26	--	19631	35295	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, Herzing University-Birmingham accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,499 6.3% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
20	United States Sports University	63564	61.37	--	24076	45521	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama United States Sports University Daphne, AL Found in Daphne, United States Sports University accepts 61% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending United States Sports University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $63,564 5.2% Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
21	Faulkner University	63252	73.07	970 – 1,080	19920	37313	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Faulkner University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Faulkner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $63,252 7.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
22	Talladega College	59850	85.42	850 – 1,090	1267	22613	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,850 11.8% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $1,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
23	South University-Montgomery	59245	100	--	27807	34115	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL Located in Montgomery, South University-Montgomery accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 25% of students at South University-Montgomery will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At South University-Montgomery, there is a 62% first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,245 7.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
24	Stillman College	55535	62.25	800 – 930	15152	29790	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 62%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $55,535 14.0% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
25	Amridge University	55032	100	--	0	30377	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Amridge University Montgomery, AL Average Faculty Salary $55,032 21.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,377
26	University of Mobile	50939	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL A Southern Baptist school and affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention, the University of Mobile is a private institution. With 49 programs to choose from, the school also has partnerships with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama to offer engineering degrees. Average Faculty Salary $50,939 2.6% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
27	Oakwood University	49650	45.63	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 71% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, and General Studies are the most popular majors. Average Faculty Salary $49,650 4.9% Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
28	Miles College	48491	100	--	11064	25822	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Miles College Fairfield, AL Located in Fairfield, Miles College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,491 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
29	Columbia Southern University	40361	0	--	13117	55140	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Alabama Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Average Faculty Salary $40,361 6.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,140