by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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UAB was ranked #185 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 237 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UAB. This makes it the #114 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $45,761. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, business administration students borrow a median amount of $24,488 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at UAB is $298 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from UAB. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
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, 60% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UAB business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from UAB make a median salary of $87,219 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at UAB awarded 266 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 215 |
| Management Information Systems | 140 |
| Marketing | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 51 |
| Human Resource Management | 27 |
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