by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UWA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 27 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at UWA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Associate’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 74 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UWA ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #121 out of 324 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 121 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 228 |
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at UWA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,375 a year. This is higher than $53,010, the median for all majors at UWA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWA, health professions students borrow a median amount of $25,875 in student loans. This is below $31,894, the typical median for all majors at UWA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $18,200 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UWA are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UWA granted 17 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (41%).
UWA awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in health services/allied health/health sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UWA granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in athletic training/trainer in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of West Alabama handed out 32 associate’s degrees in health professions.
UWA is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at UWA are Black or African American. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWA granted 32 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (62%).
Graduate study is also available at UWA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 74 |
