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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 167 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UAB. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #190 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UAB in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 13% 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, 75% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 618 |
| Engineering | 362 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 26 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 1 |
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