Is University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public, four-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama (midsize city). It awarded 6,719 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and computer and information sciences.
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Federal context for University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,854
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,969
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,501
Average net price
$18,749
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
6,719
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
11,635
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $103,147 | $115,581 | 905 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,173 | $78,224 | 412 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $87,219 | $108,063 | 163 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $105,760 | $114,503 | 148 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,132 | $46,369 | 145 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,761 | $63,036 | 145 |
| Engineering, General | Master's | $94,656 | $118,501 | 134 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $40,285 | $53,021 | 124 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,190 | $44,461 | 113 |
| Public Health | Master's | $56,823 | $91,073 | 113 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,127 | $55,174 | 111 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $61,553 | $84,420 | 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,640 | $69,201 | 96 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $57,778 | $79,843 | 93 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,459 | $51,643 | 87 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 474 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 394 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 306 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 268 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 234 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 231 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 178 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 176 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 165 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 127 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 41% | 16,146 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 7,241 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 3,015 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,778 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 1,713 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 1,292 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 1,268 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 1,261 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Alabama at Birmingham. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page