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Engineering in Alabama

Engineering Schools in Alabama

3,649 students earned Engineering degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,579
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

There are 52,590 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $102,100, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,458 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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1,010 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA.

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

96% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,240.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,755. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,717.

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

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,982.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

A typical student attending Alabama State will pay a net price of $13,527. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,723.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,191 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,449. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Spring Hill.

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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 2,662
Engineering Technologies 2,165
Agriculture 702
Physical Sciences 554
Mathematics & Statistics 431
Natural Resources & Conservation 365
Architecture/Urban Planning 196

View all majors related to Engineering

View Nationwide Engineering Report

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