by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 175 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UAB. This makes it the #77 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,640 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,933 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UAB make a median salary of $61,553. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 78 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UAB in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 415 |
| Management Information Systems | 140 |
| Marketing | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 51 |
| Human Resource Management | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.