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Engineering at The University of Alabama

Engineering at The University of Alabama

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Alabama sits in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama

Online coursework is an option at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at The University of Alabama

Rankings can help you compare The University of Alabama’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #2 of 8
Best Value Alabama #6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #26 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #107 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #181 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #501 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #2 of 8
Best Value Alabama #6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #26 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #107 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #181 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #501 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Alabama

Those who finish The University of Alabama’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at The University of Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,823
2 years $66,615
3 years $74,333
4 years $84,102
5 years $93,597

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $84,102, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at The University of Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama is $24,764.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

References

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