Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Master's Degree · about 166 graduates a year
University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates in engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alabama at Birmingham Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
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| 19 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #12 | $105,735 |
| 20 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $119,842 | $105,533 | #23 | $89,698 |
| 21 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $119,842 | $105,533 | #24 | $89,698 |
| 22 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $118,501 | $134,509 | #7 | $94,656 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $115,411 | $120,091 | #13 | $96,767 |
| 24 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $111,730 | $104,489 | #26 | $93,602 |
| 25 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $104,475 | $91,696 | #28 | $84,255 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alabama at Birmingham engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $94,656 one year after graduating and $118,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alabama at Birmingham rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for engineering ($120,215), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,166.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.