by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 183 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 166 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $86,110 a year. This is higher than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAB, engineering students accumulate a median of $25,656 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. About 57% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UAB awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
UAB granted 42 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
UAB awarded 32 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
UAB granted 24 bachelor’s completions in civil engineering, general recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
UAB awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UAB conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in engineering, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 183 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
