by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at UAB. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #653 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 653 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alabama | 3 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 101 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
The social sciences area of study at UAB covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | 35 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 28 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 227 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UAB are White. About 54% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 1 doctoral degree in social sciences.
UAB is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from UAB identified as women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UAB were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UAB is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 30 |
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UAB were White. Approximately 44% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Social Sciences | 85 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |