by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The University of Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Alabama conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama earn a median of $59,151 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 47% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The University of Alabama awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
The University of Alabama granted 17 bachelor’s completions in physics, general in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%).
The University of Alabama awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
