by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in environmental engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from UA. This makes it the #51 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UA. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UA does not offer an online option for its environmental engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 environmental engineering majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 |
| Civil Engineering | 157 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 129 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.