Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.4%
- Retention Rate
- 82.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,501
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,300
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $236/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $169,894 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $130,034 | $48,950 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Master | $122,038 | $35,696 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $111,769 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $99,737 | $109,751 |
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $96,457 | $164,956 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,215 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $89,564 | $41,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $88,820 | $34,166 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $88,506 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $84,653 | $40,861 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,496 | $89,010 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,456 | $23,362 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $70,176 | $34,459 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $67,324 | $67,010 |
Outcomes Overview
UAB graduates earn a median of $54,501 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 41% with typical debt loads of $22,300. Monthly loan payments of $236 consume about 5.2% of gross income, which is manageable by national standards. The university's strong ties to Birmingham's medical sector help explain the impressive 95.5% employment rate. Many graduates enter healthcare, engineering, and business roles in Alabama's largest city. The medical school pipeline feeds UAB Hospital, one of the Southeast's top medical centers. With relatively low debt burdens and solid earning potential in a growing metro area, UAB delivers a strong return on investment for most students.