by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAB among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, placing at #169 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 169 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Alabama | 4 of 6 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in electrical engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UAB is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,376 a year. This is above $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 44% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAB conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
