Alabama State Resources for Government, Business, and Insurance
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Alabama State Business Resources
If you are planning to start a business in Alabama, you have come to the
right place. It's not easy to get a business idea off the ground so we
wanted to provide you with a comprehensive list of resources and
information that you may use to get started. There are several aspects to
consider to transform an idea into an actual business - from the initial
capital to materials and advertising.
Alabama is a great state to start a business in. It is a low-cost
environment that is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition, the
property tax in Alabama is only at 0.33%, which is the third lowest in the
country. The progressive income tax rate of 2-5% is also considerably low
in comparison to other states.
If that's not enough, Alabama is #11 in the country when it comes to low
cost of living. Therefore, it is emerging as a go-to destination for those
who would like to start a business.
Some of the main industries for businesses that are flourishing in Alabama
are those in the food, apparel, industrial machinery, and textile
industries. Currently, there are more than 388,000 small businesses that
are registered in the state. It accounts for more than 700,000 jobs.
The government offers plenty of resources and tools for small business
owners in Alabama, given its huge impact on the state's economy. If you
like to get started, here are some helpful resources for you to use.
For business insurance related info please refer to our more in depth article.
General Alabama Business Resources
Business Registration/Startup
Employees and Business Management
Alabama State and Local Insurance Information and Directory
At the request of our visitors we've included the below local insurance contacts for most cities in Alabama. Owning a car can be expensive - oil changes, new tires, unexpected repairs - the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune each month on auto insurance. However, many people spend too much on car insurance because they do not compare rates before purchasing a policy. If you're looking to buy insurance for the first time or simply trying to find a cheap monthly premium, you're at the right place. We know that finding affordable coverage offered by insurance companies isn't easy, and we're here to change that. If you're looking to find quotes for low cost car insurance in the state of Alabama, start with the list of local contacts that we've provided below. For additional information on please navigate to your respective state using the map. And for manufactured home insurance, please refer to the respective article.
Local Insurance Company Contact Information
The history of Alabama - partly due to its role in the civil rights
movement - is more colorful and widely written in history books. In fact,
the Confederacy was established in the city of Montgomery and it served as
the first capital of the Civil War.
In the modern times, Alabama has over 5 million residents spread across 62
counties and over 400 municipalities. The most populous cities are
Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile. It is also home
to distinguished universities such as the University of Alabama and Auburn
University.
In terms of business and economy, Alabama has a median income of $27,212.
The state,s GDP is estimated at approximately $228 Billion. It is home to
more than 380,000 small businesses, which employ 47% of the state,s
workforce (in the private sector). Businesses with less than 100 employees
comprise majority of the small business employment share in Alabama.
The biggest industries in Alabama that contribute to its economy include
steep production (cast iron and steel pipes), wood products, coal and
mining, plastic production, car and truck manufacturing, and more.
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Government Accredited Education Online Colleges in Alabama
Alabama A & M University
Normal , AL
Tuition & Fees
$7,182
Years Accredited
51 (1963)
Student Population
5,631
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
49 (1965)
Student Population
1,968
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Alabama State University
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$7,932
Years Accredited
49 (1966)
Student Population
6,403
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Amridge University
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,800
Years Accredited
26 (1989)
Student Population
1,112
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Athens State University
Athens , AL
Tuition & Fees
N/A
Years Accredited
60 (1955)
Student Population
4,757
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
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Auburn University
Auburn University , AL
Tuition & Fees
$9,446
Years Accredited
93 (1922)
Student Population
27,081
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$8,150
Years Accredited
46 (1968)
Student Population
6,630
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Bevill State Community College
Jasper , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,170
Years Accredited
22 (1992)
Student Population
5,766
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Bishop State Community College
Mobile , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
23 (1992)
Student Population
6,039
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
48 (1966)
Student Population
3,336
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,200
Years Accredited
39 (1976)
Student Population
2,532
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,895
Years Accredited
14 (2001)
Student Population
33,700
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Associates
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Concordia College Alabama
Selma , AL
Tuition & Fees
$8,090
Years Accredited
31 (1983)
Student Population
840
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
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Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,724
Years Accredited
46 (1969)
Student Population
3,750
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Faulkner University
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$17,380
Years Accredited
44 (1971)
Student Population
4,292
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,840
Years Accredited
12 (2003)
Student Population
9,488
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan
Dothan , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,840
Years Accredited
41 (1973)
Student Population
6,887
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
36 (1978)
Student Population
7,969
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Selma , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,840
Years Accredited
40 (1974)
Student Population
3,224
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,240
Years Accredited
42 (1972)
Student Population
2,458
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Heritage Christian University
Florence , AL
Tuition & Fees
$12,030
Years Accredited
27 (1988)
Student Population
71
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$11,150
Years Accredited
12 (2002)
Student Population
628
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
Bachelors
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Huntingdon College
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$22,500
Years Accredited
87 (1928)
Student Population
1,251
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
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Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,225
Years Accredited
7 (2007)
Student Population
143
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
Bachelors
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J F Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,192
Years Accredited
3 (2012)
Student Population
2,113
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,360
Years Accredited
80 (1935)
Student Population
11,397
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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James H Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,182
Years Accredited
44 (1970)
Student Population
6,798
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,848
Years Accredited
24 (1990)
Student Population
1,719
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,200
Years Accredited
47 (1968)
Student Population
14,376
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,990
Years Accredited
46 (1968)
Student Population
17,635
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Judson College
Marion , AL
Tuition & Fees
$15,100
Years Accredited
89 (1925)
Student Population
314
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
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Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,170
Years Accredited
9 (2005)
Student Population
6,058
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,960
Years Accredited
12 (2002)
Student Population
2,495
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
46 (1969)
Student Population
4,329
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,080
Years Accredited
51 (1963)
Student Population
5,519
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Reid State Technical College
Evergreen , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,200
Years Accredited
45 (1970)
Student Population
875
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Samford University
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$25,150
Years Accredited
95 (1920)
Student Population
5,221
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,140
Years Accredited
21 (1994)
Student Population
8,110
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Snead State Community College
Boaz , AL
Tuition & Fees
$4,104
Years Accredited
74 (1941)
Student Population
3,315
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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South University-Montgomery
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$16,360
Years Accredited
45 (1970)
Student Population
1,313
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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Southeastern Bible College
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$11,300
Years Accredited
53 (1962)
Student Population
235
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
Bachelors
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Southern Union State Community College
Wadley , AL
Tuition & Fees
$3,584
Years Accredited
46 (1968)
Student Population
7,408
School Type
Public, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Spring Hill College
Mobile , AL
Tuition & Fees
$29,450
Years Accredited
93 (1922)
Student Population
1,831
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Masters
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Stillman College
Tuscaloosa , AL
Tuition & Fees
$15,665
Years Accredited
62 (1953)
Student Population
1,162
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
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Strayer University-Alabama
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$14,985
Years Accredited
33 (1981)
Student Population
1,711
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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Talladega College
Talladega , AL
Tuition & Fees
$11,492
Years Accredited
84 (1931)
Student Population
978
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa , AL
Tuition & Fees
$9,200
Years Accredited
118 (1897)
Student Population
35,252
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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Troy University
Troy , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,844
Years Accredited
81 (1934)
Student Population
33,364
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Associates
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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United States Sports Academy
Daphne , AL
Tuition & Fees
N/A
Years Accredited
32 (1983)
Student Population
1,103
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,798
Years Accredited
44 (1970)
Student Population
20,819
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$8,794
Years Accredited
44 (1970)
Student Population
9,066
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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University of Mobile
Mobile , AL
Tuition & Fees
$18,080
Years Accredited
47 (1968)
Student Population
2,056
School Type
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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University of Montevallo
Montevallo , AL
Tuition & Fees
$9,280
Years Accredited
90 (1925)
Student Population
3,408
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Masters
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University of North Alabama
Florence , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,528
Years Accredited
81 (1934)
Student Population
8,585
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Masters
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University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$11,320
Years Accredited
7 (2008)
Student Population
820
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Bachelors
Masters
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University of South Alabama
Mobile , AL
Tuition & Fees
$6,660
Years Accredited
47 (1968)
Student Population
17,353
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Certificate (Post-Bachelors)
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Bachelors
Doctoral
Masters
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University of West Alabama
Livingston , AL
Tuition & Fees
$7,320
Years Accredited
76 (1938)
Student Population
6,866
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate (Post-Masters)
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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Virginia College-Birmingham
Birmingham , AL
Tuition & Fees
$11,787
Years Accredited
28 (1986)
Student Population
12,611
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
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Virginia College-Huntsville
Huntsville , AL
Tuition & Fees
$13,140
Years Accredited
21 (1993)
Student Population
1,423
School Type
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
Bachelors
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Virginia College-Mobile
Mobile , AL
Tuition & Fees
$13,240
Years Accredited
12 (2002)
Student Population
829
School Type
Private for-profit, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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Virginia College-Montgomery
Montgomery , AL
Tuition & Fees
$12,483
Years Accredited
8 (2007)
Student Population
1,115
School Type
Private for-profit, 2-year
Degree Levels
Certificate
Associates
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