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Engineering in Alabama

Engineering Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 3,649 students earned their Engineering degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Alabama

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 804
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 191
Post-Master’s Certificate 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Alabama

52,590 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Alabama

Engineering grads earn an average of $102,100 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

370 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn.

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223 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,755.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,240. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,888. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,982. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,717.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Tuskegee will pay a net price of $32,297.

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Engineering Careers in AL

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 14% $94,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $133,910
Materials Engineers 9% $92,590
Nuclear Engineers -5% $105,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 438
Engineering Technologies 418
Agriculture 295
Physical Sciences 123
Natural Resources & Conservation 84
Mathematics & Statistics 83
Architecture/Urban Planning 51

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