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UAB is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #146 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 622 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 618 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,255 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UAB. This makes it the #9 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 481 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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, 622 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from UAB. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 372 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 32 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its health professions 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,285 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from UAB. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 887 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 69 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,118 |
| Public Health | 424 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 243 |
| Medicine | 189 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
| Dentistry | 77 |
| Allied Health Professions | 77 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 73 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 57 |
| Optometry | 41 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 16 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 14 |
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