Below are the key facts about this program at UWA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #23 out of 27 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UWA highly for health professions, coming in at #1,228 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,228 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama | 14 of 45 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 226 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at UWA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Associate’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 74 |
The health professions area of study at UWA covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UWA ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #228 out of 336 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at UWA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,375 a year. This is higher than $53,010, the median for all majors at UWA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWA, health professions students borrow a median amount of $25,875 in student loans. This is below $31,894, the typical median for all majors at UWA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $18,200 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UWA are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of West Alabama handed out 32 associate’s degrees in health professions.
UWA is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at UWA are Black or African American. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UWA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 74 |