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Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL · City · 1,196 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Strayer University’s Birmingham campus is tailored specifically for working adults and non-traditional students, best known for flexible degree programs in high-demand fields like business administration, information technology, criminal justice, and healthcare management. The student experience prioritizes career advancement and practicality over traditional campus life, offering a supportive commuter environment with evening and weekend resources. A key distinctive characteristic is its hybrid learning model, which seamlessly blends online coursework with local campus advising, tutoring, and networking opportunities. Additionally, qualifying undergraduate students can take advantage of the Strayer Graduation Fund, an incentive program that awards tuition-free courses toward the end of their degree for maintaining consistent enrollment.

Location
Birmingham, AL, 35203 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
137 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$13,920
Books & supplies
$675/yr
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
4-yr on-time completion
0%
Transfer-out rate
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,582
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Median debt
$40,621
Monthly loan payment
$431
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,667$26,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$43,000
Student Body
Men 19%Women 81%
47
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
85%
First-generation
54%
Median family income
$18,178
Independent students
92%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
33.0
Part-time students
97%
Race & ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
1%
Black
69%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,582
10 years after entry
$40,092
Business/Commerce, General77
Criminal Justice and Corrections11
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
Accounting and Related Services7
Information Science/Studies3
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
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Institutional
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
15%
Avg faculty salary
$8,381/mo
Instructional spend/student
$1,748
Federal loan rate
91%

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