by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UAB. This makes it the #113 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $42,570. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 bio engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UAB bio engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UAB. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 139 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Materials Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.