Hoover, Alabama Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Hoover, Alabama: median graduate debt $9,666 (-27.2% vs U.S.) 249 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 249 students
- Median net price: $16,082 (+61.3% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,666 (-27.2% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Hoover serve students across Alabama with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 249 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Hoover, Alabama and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Hoover vs Alabama & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, Alabama | N/A | $16,082 | $9,666 | N/A | 249 |
| Alabama (state median) | $5,340 | $10,721 | $21,170 | 43.0% | 220,102 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Hoover, Alabama vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, Alabama | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Alabama (state median) | $44,391 | 90.0% | 70.6% | 7.7% | — | 58.2% | 0.55 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Alabama (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, Alabama | N/A | $16,082 | $9,666 | N/A | 249 | N/A | N/A |
| Tuscaloosa | $12,126 | $14,908 | $22,750 | 49.2% | 37,119 | $47,321 | 91.3% |
| Auburn | $12,890 | $24,323 | $21,428 | 82.0% | 26,816 | $65,337 | 92.3% |
| Auburn | $12,890 | $24,323 | $21,428 | 82.0% | 26,816 | $65,337 | 92.3% |
| Birmingham | $13,450 | $19,200 | $20,500 | 38.4% | 26,462 | $54,501 | 90.6% |
| Mobile | $16,411 | $19,074 | $19,160 | 52.7% | 14,140 | $49,379 | 91.5% |
| Montgomery | $10,712 | $21,006 | $25,562 | 35.0% | 11,020 | $40,539 | 89.2% |
| Troy | $10,176 | $16,527 | $25,000 | 50.3% | 9,805 | $42,062 | 86.2% |
| Troy | $10,176 | $16,527 | $25,000 | 50.3% | 9,805 | $42,062 | 86.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Hoover, Alabama vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Hoover, Alabama is $9,666 (-27.2% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,456.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $9,666 (-27.2% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Hoover?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Hoover, Alabama with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Hoover?
Median in-state tuition in Hoover is N/A and median net price is $16,082. For Alabama overall, medians are $5,340 and $10,721; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Hoover?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Hoover is N/A vs $44,391 for Alabama and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Hoover colleges?
Median completer debt in Hoover is $9,666 vs $21,170 for Alabama and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Hoover?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Hoover, Alabama, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Alabama college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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