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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public · General
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution in Birmingham, AL. With a 88% admission rate and 1,400 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 12,118 students, offers 34 programs with earnings data, and has a 63% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
88%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,400
Enrollment
12,118
Completion Rate
63%
Cost of Attendance
$27,826
In-State Tuition
$8,832
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,864
Programs
34
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 34 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($28K)
Showing 34 of 34 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,151 | $99,457 | $27,826 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,633 | $101,625 | $27,826 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,498 | $88,034 | $27,826 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,173 | $84,228 | $27,826 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,283 | $84,553 | $27,826 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,191 | $87,901 | $27,826 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,778 | $74,931 | $27,826 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,640 | $63,551 | $27,826 | 1.9x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,939 | $71,298 | $27,826 | 1.8x | |
| 10 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,130 | $52,520 | $27,826 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,761 | $62,800 | $27,826 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,343 | — | $27,826 | 1.6x | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,981 | $47,772 | $27,826 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,570 | $85,321 | $27,826 | 1.5x | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,968 | $50,137 | $27,826 | 1.5x | |
| 16 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,285 | $58,386 | $27,826 | 1.4x | |
| 17 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,348 | $62,426 | $27,826 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,750 | $45,369 | $27,826 | 1.3x | |
| 19 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,474 | — | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 20 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,459 | $48,974 | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,931 | $59,510 | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,190 | $39,661 | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 23 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,324 | $36,019 | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 24 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,187 | $49,049 | $27,826 | 1.2x | |
| 25 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,093 | $47,189 | $27,826 | 1.2x |
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