by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB as a strong choice for security science and technology, ranked #59 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 59 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Alabama | 1 of 3 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in security science and technology at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
UAB is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. About 50% 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 security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB granted 22 bachelor’s completions in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UAB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 10 |