by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Physics Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from UAB. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UAB in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UAB in 2022 were men.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.