Ranking
Best Design and Applied Arts Colleges in Alabama 2026
Chattahoochee Valley Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 21.46 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.
8 Alabama colleges offering Design and Applied Arts, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 8
- Cheapest net price
- $4,244
- Top earnings 10y
- $65,337
- Public / Private
- 6 / 2
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
A+- ROI score
- 21.46
- Net price
- $4,244
- Earnings 10y
- $36,438
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Lawson State Community College
A- ROI score
- 12.63
- Net price
- $6,275
- Earnings 10y
- $31,701
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Jacksonville State University
B- ROI score
- 7.92
- Net price
- $14,279
- Earnings 10y
- $45,235
- Acceptance
- 77.7%
Auburn University
C- ROI score
- 6.72
- Net price
- $24,323
- Earnings 10y
- $65,337
- Acceptance
- 45.9%
The University of Alabama
C- ROI score
- 6.60
- Net price
- $22,420
- Earnings 10y
- $59,221
- Acceptance
- 76.7%
Troy University
C- ROI score
- 6.36
- Net price
- $16,527
- Earnings 10y
- $42,062
- Acceptance
- 96%
Spring Hill College
C- ROI score
- 6.30
- Net price
- $20,449
- Earnings 10y
- $51,500
- Acceptance
- 76.6%
Samford University
D- ROI score
- 4.48
- Net price
- $32,622
- Earnings 10y
- $58,469
- Acceptance
- 82.4%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Alabama schools with positive Design and Applied Arts program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.06 (6 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, AL tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Alabama colleges are in this list?
8 Alabama colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.