by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in health professions at UAB. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #378 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 378 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama | 4 of 53 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 874 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 603 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Certificate | 29 |
| Master’s | 1,028 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 141 |
| Professional Certificate | 58 |
The health professions field at UAB includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 1,028 master’s degrees in health professions.
UAB is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 62% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 640 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 117 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 27 doctoral degrees in health professions.
UAB is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at UAB are White. Roughly 33% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 141 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
UAB is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 142 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 56% 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 graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 58 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
UAB is not currently ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 47% 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UAB. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 603 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 16 |
| Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 29 |