by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAB highly for education, placing at #864 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 864 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Alabama | 11 of 20 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 131 of 387 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 163 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Professional Certificate | 12 |
This education field at UAB breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 166 bachelor’s degrees in education.
UAB is a solid choice among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 12 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 119 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 580 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $48,461 a year. This is below $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAB, education students borrow a median amount of $27,786 in student loans. This is higher than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 163 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 26 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 12 |
