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Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville

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

University of Alabama in Huntsville is in Huntsville, AL.

Studying Online at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Distance learning is available at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Among 8,564 students, 924 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #4 of 8
Best Value Alabama #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #40 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #95 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #260 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #451 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #4 of 8
Best Value Alabama #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #40 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #95 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #260 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #451 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Those who finish University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,167
2 years $61,265
3 years $70,152
4 years $79,503
5 years $90,490

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville report median earnings of $79,503, compared with $73,781 for all University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville stands at $25,664.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at University of Alabama in Huntsville go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, 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

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