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Best Colleges in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Top colleges in Tuscaloosa ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $43,219
Top Colleges in Tuscaloosa
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama #200 national | $59,221 |
| 2 | Shelton State Community College #2097 national | $35,014 |
| 3 | Stillman College #2380 national | $35,421 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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