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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from UAB. This makes it the #179 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,093 a year. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $34,943 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at UAB is $372 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students earned a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from UAB. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UAB subject specific ed 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.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at UAB make a median salary of $52,545. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from UAB in 2022, 30% were men and 70% 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, 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 master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 119 |
| Teaching English or French | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 44 |
| Educational Assessment | 29 |
| Special Education | 28 |
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