UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” makes it clear: HBCUs are economic engines in their Alabama communities and beyond, generating substantial economic returns year after year.
HBCU faculty, employees and students produce—and consume—a wide range of goods and services, creating economic activity on and beyond campus. The result? More jobs, stronger growth and increasingly vibrant communities. Meanwhile, Alabama’s workforce is bolstered by a steady supply of highly trained and success-oriented HBCU graduates.
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Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Founded in 1875 in Huntsville, Alabama, Alabama A&M (AAMU) is a public, comprehensive 1890 Land-Grant institution. AAMU a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in agricultural, life and natural sciences, engineering, technology and physical sciences, education, humanities and behavioral sciences, and business and public affairs.
Founded in 1867 in Montgomery, Alabama, Alabama State University is among the oldest higher education institutions founded for Black Americans in the nation. ASU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in education, physical therapy, microbiology, accounting, social work and dance.
Founded in 1927 in Mobile, Alabama, Bishop State Community College (BSCC) was originally founded to provide extension courses to African-American elementary and secondary teachers. BCCC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in science,arts, and applied science.
Founded in 1925 in Gadsden, Alabama, Gadsden State Community College (GSCC) provides an assortment of two-year degrees and certificate programs. GSCC boasts a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in health sciences and technical fields.
Founded in 1963 in Montgomery, Alabama, H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) provides associate transfer degrees, as well as associate degrees and certificates that lead to the workforce. Trenholm State offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in art, science, business, computer systems.
Founded in 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College (Drake State) was created to meet the technical and vocational educational needs of African Americans. Drake State offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business and public services, health sciences, industrial and engineering technologies, liberal arts and social sciences, and workforce education and development.
Founded in 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama, Lawson State Community College (Lawson) is one of Alabama’s oldest state supported community colleges. Lawson offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business and technologies, technical and health.
Founded in 1898 in Fairfield, Alabama, Miles College, initiated its organizational efforts in 1893. Miles offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, criminal justice and law enforcement administration, biology, child development and communications.
Founded in 1896 in Huntsville, Alabama, Oakwood University (OU) is distinguished as the sole HBCU owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. OU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in liberal arts and humanities, biology, organizational behavior studies, and licensed practical nurse training.
Founded in 1878 in Selma, Alabama, Selma University (Selma) is a private Baptist university. Selma offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in theological education and liberal arts.
*$0M, Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates: IPEDS figures are self-reported and there were no figures reported for this metric in 2021 data.
Founded in 1963 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Shelton State Community College (SSCC) is one of the largest two-year colleges in the state of Alabama. SSCC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in liberal arts and humanities, nursing, and licensed practical nurse training.
Founded in 1876, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Stillman College (Stillman) is predominantly focused on teaching curriculum. Stillman offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts and sciences, business and education.
Founded in 1867 in Talladega, Alabama, Talladega College (Talladega) is Alabama’s oldest private HBCU college. Talladega offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in biology, economics, and physical education teaching and coaching programs.
Founded in 1881 in Tuskegee, Alabama, Tuskegee University (Tuskegee) is an independent and state-related institution of higher education. Tuskegee offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in animal sciences and husbandry, biology, and mechanical engineering.
