Inside Academics at University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Alabama at Birmingham, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 18 students per faculty member, University of Alabama at Birmingham is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 76% of instructors full time, University of Alabama at Birmingham is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Alabama at Birmingham can choose from 92 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Alabama at Birmingham are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Alabama at Birmingham:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Alabama at Birmingham may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 9,271 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (80% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Alabama at Birmingham — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at University of Alabama at Birmingham — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Alabama at Birmingham — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at University of Alabama at Birmingham — the schools accreditation and what it means