by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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UAB was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science 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 #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in health science from UAB. This makes it the #24 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $29,245. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,369 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, health science students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from UAB in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Health Sciences & Services from UAB in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 71% of grads 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 master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,151 |
| Public Health | 340 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 214 |
| Medicine | 180 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 153 |
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