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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 885 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 980 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 95 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UA. This makes it the #119 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2021, making the school the #102 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at The University of Alabama.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 671 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 43 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from UA. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 378 |
| Chemical Engineering | 171 |
| Civil Engineering | 149 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 117 |
| Electrical Engineering | 94 |
| Computer Engineering | 32 |
| Environmental Engineering | 24 |
| Construction Engineering | 17 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 16 |
| Architectural Engineering | 10 |
| Materials Engineering | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 326 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 131 |
| Physical Sciences | 129 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 45 |
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