by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAB highly for physical sciences, ranked #471 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 471 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama | 5 of 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 95 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
This physical sciences field at UAB covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAB, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Approximately 54% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UAB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |