by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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UAB was ranked #226 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 237 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UAB. This makes it the #114 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $45,512. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UAB make a median salary of $65,356. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, business administration students borrow a median amount of $26,625 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,545 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at UAB is $298 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 170 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from UAB. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 business administration majors earned their master's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 218 |
| Management Information Systems | 116 |
| Marketing | 99 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 69 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 35 |
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