by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UAB degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UAB measures up.
UAB is ranked #1,527 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Alabama, it ranks #33 of 51 for value.
Among the majors UAB offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Immunology | #5 of 9 |
| General Genetics | #8 of 13 |
| Genetics | #9 of 17 |
| Biology | #9 of 17 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #11 of 32 |
| Musical Theater | #22 of 81 |
| General Materials Engineering | #28 of 43 |
| Materials Engineering | #28 of 43 |
| Engineering | #28 of 43 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | #30 of 63 |
Read the full UAB value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is ranked #5 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #33 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UAB financial aid page to be sure.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is ranked #1,527 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Alabama at Birmingham is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UAB costs about $21,215. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,861 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,235 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,749 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,215 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,861 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UAB net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UAB degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,940 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,861 | #1,527 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,996 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,940 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,861 | #33 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,996 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UAB shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,816 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,876 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,310 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,913 |
| Over $110K | $21,326 |
About 74% of UAB undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,950 per year. Get more details on the UAB financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UAB net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.