We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 13 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 public & social service, placing at #443 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
This public & social service field at UAB breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 50 |
| Public Administration | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UAB ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $45,849 a year. This is lower than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, public & social service students accumulate a median of $30,000 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, 8% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 52% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 13 |