by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAB highly for mechanical engineering, coming in at #264 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 264 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama | 4 of 7 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 69 |
Here is each degree level offered in mechanical engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,456 a year. This is higher than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,354 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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In the most recent graduating class, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Approximately 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UAB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
