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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Alabama

5 Colleges
$65,596 Avg Salary
$26,198 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 5th in Alabama. In fact, 914 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering majors pursuing a .

Top Alabama Schools in Engineering

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

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The excellent programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Alabama. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

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The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 178
Florida 2,629
Virginia 1,286
Tennessee 508
North Carolina 1,668
Georgia 1,617
West Virginia 158
Louisiana 293
South Carolina 617
Kentucky 281
Arkansas 193

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 11,021
Mechanical Engineering 9,007
Civil Engineering 6,042
Computer Engineering 5,557
Biomedical Engineering 4,252
General Engineering 3,548
Systems Engineering 3,068
Industrial Engineering 3,028
Chemical Engineering 2,662
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 2,375
Other Engineering 1,820
Materials Engineering 1,810
Operations Research 1,191
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 928
Environmental Engineering 919
Robotics Engineering 560
Engineering Science 451
Nuclear Engineering 437
Manufacturing Engineering 423
Petroleum Engineering 401
Agricultural Engineering 332
Construction Engineering 288
Engineering Physics 286
Architectural Engineering 243
Geoscience Engineering 173
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 167
Engineering Mechanics 144
Mining Engineering 132
Ocean Engineering 112
Textile Engineering 96
Biological Engineering 80
Energy Systems Engineering 79
Marine Engineering 44
Metallurgical Engineering 40
Biochemical Engineering 21
Ceramic Engineering 20
Electromechanical Engineering 16
Surveying Engineering 11
Paper Science & Engineering 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

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