University of South Alabama Graduate Programs

University of South Alabama is a Public, 4-years school located in Mobile, AL. South Alabama offers total 57 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $17,680 ($9,040 Alabama residents)
  • Graduate Students: 4,958
  • Graduate Programs: 57

South Alabama Graduate Programs Overview

University of South Alabama (referred to as South Alabama) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mobile, AL. South Alabama offers total 57 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at University of South Alabama is $9,040 for Alabama residents and $17,680 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $468 for Alabama residents and $936 for out-of-state students. Total 4,958 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 13,438 with undergraduate students.
South Alabama 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesAlabama residents: $9,040
Out-of-State: $17,680
Costs per CreditAlabama residents: $468
Out-of-State: $936
Graduate Students4,958
Graduate Programs57 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

University of South Alabama graduate schools offers 57 major programs and 12 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,698 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at South Alabama. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at South Alabama with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 5
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management1 program 5
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 6
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 24
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 24
Education [+] 9 programs (5 online)163
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 21
Special Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)11
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 21
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)48
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 27
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1 program 17
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program (1 online)9
Education (other)1 program (1 online)2
Engineering [+] 5 programs 26
Chemical Engineering1 program 3
Civil Engineering1 program 10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 5
Mechanical Engineering1 program 7
Systems Engineering1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 7
English Language and Literature1 program 7
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 3
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 2
Environmental Toxicology1 program 1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 4
Mathematics1 program 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 5
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 5
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)13
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program (1 online)13
Psychology [+] 1 program 4
Psychology1 program 4
Human Services [+] 1 program 20
Public Administration1 program 20
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Sociology1 program 2
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 8
Intermedia/Multimedia1 program 4
Music1 program 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)848
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1 program 24
Physician Assistant1 program 39
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 36
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program (1 online)749
Business [+] 2 programs (1 online)55
Business Administration and Management1 program 43
Accounting1 program (1 online)12
History [+] 1 programs 4
History1 program 4
Total35 programs (8 online)1,197
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 5
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 5
Education [+] 2 programs 11
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 7
Education (other)1 program 4
Engineering [+] 2 programs 2
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering1 program 0
Systems Engineering1 program 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)1 program 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 3
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 3
Psychology [+] 1 program 7
Health/Medical Psychology1 program 7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 1 programs 12
Business Administration and Management1 program 12
Total10 programs44
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)273
Audiology/Audiologist1 program 10
Medicine1 program 75
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 40
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program (1 online)148
Total4 programs (1 online)273
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 22
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 22
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 programs 2
Gerontology1 program 2
Total3 programs24
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 15
Education (other)1 program 15
Engineering [+] 1 program 0
Systems Engineering1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (3 online)145
Nursing Education1 program (1 online)22
Nursing Administration1 program (1 online)5
Nursing Practice1 program (1 online)118
Total5 programs (3 online)160

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of South Alabama graduate programs is $9,040 for Alabama residents and $17,680 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $468 for Alabama residents and $936 for other students. The average living costs is $13,289 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at South Alabama
Alabama residentsOut of State
Tuition$8,424$16,848
Fees$200$200
Costs per Credit Hour$468$936
Living on-campus$13,289
Living off-campus$14,789

Graduate Student Population

At South Alabama graduate schools, there are total 4,958 graduate students. Among them, 3,338 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,017 men and 3,941 women students at South Alabama graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at South Alabama.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of South Alabama
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,9581,0173,941
American Indian/Native American29722
Asian18346137
Black/African American935137798
Hispanic17332141
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1358
White3,2076652,542
Two More14821127
Un-Known1152293
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at South Alabama
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,9583,3382251,395

Highest Graduate Tuition in Alabama

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Auburn University (Auburn) is a Public, 4-years school located in Auburn, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,536 for Alabama residents and $33,944 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,764 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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The University of Alabama (The University of Alabama) is a Public, 4-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,900 for Alabama residents and $33,200 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 38,644 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of Montevallo (Montevallo) is a Public, 4-years school located in Montevallo, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,710 for Alabama residents and $26,730 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,586 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a Public, 4-years school located in Huntsville, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,770 for Alabama residents and $24,662 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,237 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Tuskegee University (Tuskegee) is a Private, 4-years school located in Tuskegee, AL. Tuskegee University is a historically black school.The 2023 tuition & fees is $23,440. The school has a total enrollment of 2,570 and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
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Largest Graduate Schools in Alabama

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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a Public, 4-years school located in Birmingham, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,832 for Alabama residents and $21,864 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,639 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Auburn University (Auburn) is a Public, 4-years school located in Auburn, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,536 for Alabama residents and $33,944 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,764 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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The University of Alabama (The University of Alabama) is a Public, 4-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,900 for Alabama residents and $33,200 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 38,644 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of South Alabama (South Alabama) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mobile, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,438 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Columbia Southern University (Columbia Southern) is a Private, 4-years school located in Orange Beach, AL. Columbia Southern University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The 2023 tuition & fees is $5,808. The school has a total enrollment of 15,948 and student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 (3.57%).
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