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. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in health science from UAB. This makes it the #24 most popular school for health science 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from UAB. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health science master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,118 |
| Public Health | 424 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 243 |
| Medicine | 189 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
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