by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB highly for civil engineering, coming in at #198 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 198 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama | 4 of 6 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 57 |
Here is each degree level available for civil engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $75,040 a year. This is above $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,596 in student loans. This is above $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 21 |
