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. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #434 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 434 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Alabama | 4 of 7 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The history area of study at UAB covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 4 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,599 a year. This is below $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAB, history students accumulate a median of $28,175 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, 69% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. About 76% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 6 |
