by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list.
In 2022, 143 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UAB. This makes it the #4 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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Online degrees for the UAB 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.
Graduates of the master's engineering program at UAB make a median salary of $94,656. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $102,396.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Materials Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 |
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