D
Below Average
Score: 40/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Strayer University-Alabama

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Birmingham, Alabama 35203
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
F
27/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,596
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
0%
Retention Rate
39.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Strayer University-Alabama, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,092
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,582
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$40,621
Median debt at graduation
85.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 101% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Strayer University-Alabama

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Information Science/Studies$71,167$87,413+2%#57 of 148#19$40,250
Computer and Information Sciences$67,315$82,304-11%#265 of 459#185$37,500
Accounting and Related Services$52,373$66,108-13%#583 of 796#395$41,625
Business/Commerce$55,431$64,016-6%#157 of 271#65$43,122
Criminal Justice and Corrections$43,405$53,916-3%#356 of 660#131$41,562

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Strayer University-Alabama Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $321,148
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,581/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 35207 (12.0% cap, Birmingham)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $13,725 $13,725

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
100%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,596
Total Students
83%
Women
10%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 2%
Black 67%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 10%
25-64 (Adult) 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Strayer University-Alabama?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Strayer University-Alabama?
Tuition at Strayer University-Alabama is $13,725 for in-state students and $13,725 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-Alabama?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Strayer University-Alabama a good school?
Strayer University-Alabama has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Strayer University-Alabama?
Strayer University-Alabama has a total enrollment of 1,596 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology