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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best History Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from UAB. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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Of the 34 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 71% were men and 29% 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, 88% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UAB history 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.
The history program at UAB awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 142 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 95 |
| Communication & Journalism | 91 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
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