by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at UAB. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB highly for engineering, ranked #456 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 456 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Alabama | 5 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 76 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 183 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This engineering area of study at UAB covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 183 master’s degrees in engineering.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 5 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 201 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at UAB are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 14 doctoral degrees in engineering.
UAB is not yet ranked for engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UAB were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UAB. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 166 |