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University of Alabama at Birmingham Reviews

Based on 20 Reviews
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College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureA+
FacilitiesA
Activities and GroupsA-
A
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Alabama at Birmingham

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
8
16
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
11
Dental Assisting/assistant
18
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
15
Dentistry
53
Dietetics/dietitian
22
Genetic Counseling/counselor
7
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
14
Health and Wellness, General
0
0
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
26
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
0
Health/health Care Administration/management
97
49
13
Medicine
181
Neurobiology and Anatomy
17
Nurse Anesthetist
40
Nursing Practice
59
Nursing Science
5
Nutrition Sciences
0
4
Occupational Therapy/therapist
42
Optometry
42
Pharmacology and Toxicology
2
Physical Therapy/therapist
47
Physician Assistant
54
Public Health, General
7
121
7
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
289
491
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
1
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
29
0
Vision Science/physiological Optics
0
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics, General
2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
2
Art Teacher Education
8
Art/art Studies, General
52
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
77
20
6
Education, General
24
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
40
23
4
Elementary Education and Teaching
55
22
English Language and Literature, General
49
9
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
15
Health and Physical Education/fitness, Other
4
Health Teacher Education
12
12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
70
9
Reading Teacher Education
2
Secondary Education and Teaching
19
48
Special Education and Teaching, General
32
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
94
13
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
58
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
103
66
Business Administration and Management, General
96
133
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
59
Business/managerial Economics
9
Finance, General
24
Marketing/marketing Management, General
77
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
4
Anthropology
12
0
History, General
50
9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
44
Philosophy
20
Political Science and Government, General
19
Psychology, General
194
13
12
Public Administration
44
Social Sciences, Other
20
Social Work
52
Sociology
45
6
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
33
3
6
Biomedical Sciences, General
0
5
Biotechnology
19
Civil Engineering, General
28
13
5
Computer Engineering, General
3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
20
5
Engineering
120
Engineering, Other
3
Materials Engineering
22
5
4
Materials Science
0
Mechanical Engineering
23
6
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
13
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology/biological Sciences, General
140
16
4
Biostatistics
3
8
Biotechnology
19
Cell/cellular Biology and Histology
10
Chemistry, General
32
5
5
Environmental Health
1
Epidemiology
4
Human/medical Genetics
4
Mathematics, General
33
11
Microbiology, General
18
Molecular Biochemistry
3
Molecular Physiology
3
Neuroscience
18
Pathology/experimental Pathology
17
Physics, General
6
3
1
Systems Science and Theory
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
29
23
2
Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance
2
Management Information Systems, General
51
4
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
81
4
Forensic Science and Technology
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
16
Music, General
14
Musical Theatre
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (School of Health Professions)
Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
(CPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE programs (University of Alabama Hospital)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (School of Medicine)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (Advanced Education in General Dentistry 12 Months)
Predoctoral
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Omni Eye Services of Atlanta Residency in Ocular Disease)
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses)
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Family Practice Optometry)
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Pediatric Optometry)
Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (University of Alabama at Birmingham Psychology Training Consortium)
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Computer science, Class of 2001
Nothing when I went to HS
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1978
Really a long time ago.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1993
This is huge question that it would take hours and much effor to answer. Sorry. I decline.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1979
- assistance with interview prep - preceptorship opportunities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre with honors, Class of 2004
A vast knowledge of social human constructs and a realistic basis in the human condition
Rated January 2016
A+ Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Computer science, Class of 2001
Deep South, Somewhat integrated, Sports driven
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1978
Too long ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1993
Students of all ages with much racial and ethnic diversity. Seemingly equal mix of male/female genders.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1979
urban suburban- diverse- international
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre with honors, Class of 2004
Innovative and integrated immersion
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Computer science, Class of 2001
Ok
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1978
Top class except for dining hall
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1993
Top notch.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1979
typically up-to-date
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre with honors, Class of 2004
Stellar facilities
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Computer science, Class of 2001
Sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1978
Sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1993
I have no idea. Probably sports.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1979
?
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre with honors, Class of 2004
Weak
Rated January 2016