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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UAB compares to other colleges that offer electrical engineering.
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UAB is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #163 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,376 a year. This is above $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 88% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 44% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the electrical engineering majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The electrical engineering program at UAB offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 32 |
UAB conferred 32 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).