Herzing University-Birmingham Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Herzing University-Birmingham is a private trade and vocational school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling about 442 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,651 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,450. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,909 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,651 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 442 36.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 916
- Applicants (IPEDS): 127
- Room & Board: $8,928 annual estimate
Herzing University-Birmingham: what the data shows
Common questions about Herzing University-Birmingham, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Herzing University-Birmingham?
Herzing University-Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL (ZIP 35209).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham public or private?
Herzing University-Birmingham is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Herzing University-Birmingham cost?
Published tuition: $13,450.
Average net price after aid: $19,651.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,913 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,909 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,097 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,800.
How hard is it to get into Herzing University-Birmingham?
Admission rate: 93.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Herzing University-Birmingham?
Total enrollment: 442 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 916 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2 students.
About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham?
150%-time completion rate: 12.50%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Birmingham earn?
Median earnings: $35,295 six years after entry; $36,909 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
67.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Herzing University-Birmingham known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (62 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (45 completions)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (30 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (17 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (12 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (12 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (3 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (3 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (3 completions)
- 00.0300 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.26%; completion rate 12.50%; median earnings $36,909 at 10 years; net price $19,651. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Herzing University-Birmingham was $13,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,651
2024 Value
In 2024 Herzing University-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,651.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,604 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,651 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,800 4-Year Tuition
$8,928 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$22,378 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$89,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Herzing University-Birmingham.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Herzing University-Birmingham was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Herzing University-Birmingham in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $22,518 |
| 2014 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $22,103 |
| 2015 | $13,090 | $13,090 | $23,186 |
| 2016 | $13,390 | $13,390 | $21,154 |
| 2017 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $24,520 |
| 2018 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $17,906 |
| 2019 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $26,680 |
| 2020 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $25,741 |
| 2021 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $26,887 |
| 2022 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $21,275 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $20,957 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.26% Acceptance Rate
127 Total Applicants
120 Students Admitted
83 First-Time Students Enrolled
69.17% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Herzing University-Birmingham reported total enrollment of about 442 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (72.9%), White (17.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.9%). About 67.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Herzing University-Birmingham in 2024 is 442 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 916 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 72.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.00% 100% Completion Time
12.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Herzing University-Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 67% male / 33% female
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 3% male / 97% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Herzing University-Birmingham.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$36,909 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
369.56% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Herzing University-Birmingham.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 62 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 45 completions
3. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 30 completions
4. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 17 completions
5. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 12 completions
6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 12 completions
7. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 3 completions
8. Medical Office Management/Administration: 3 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Herzing University-Birmingham.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Herzing University-Birmingham graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Herzing University-Birmingham from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,167
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,265
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Herzing University-Birmingham is a private non-profit institution located in Birmingham, AL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. Enrollment is approximately 442 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (72.9%), White (17.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.9%). The admission rate is 93.26%. The 150%-time completion rate is 12.50%. Approximately 67.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Birmingham, AL 35209
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.50% graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herzing University-Birmingham located?
Herzing University-Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL.
What is Herzing University-Birmingham's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Herzing University-Birmingham is 93.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 127 applicants and 120 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Herzing University-Birmingham cost?
Reported tuition is $13,450 and average net price is $19,651 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Herzing University-Birmingham?
Herzing University-Birmingham reports undergraduate enrollment of about 916 students, Black or African American (72.9%), White (17.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Herzing University-Birmingham?
About 52.1% of students at Herzing University-Birmingham are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Birmingham earn?
Median earnings are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Herzing University-Birmingham students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham public or private?
Herzing University-Birmingham is a private nonprofit institution located in Birmingham, AL.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham an HBCU?
No. Herzing University-Birmingham is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham a tribal college?
No. Herzing University-Birmingham is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Herzing University-Birmingham a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Herzing University-Birmingham does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Birmingham, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.