University of Alabama at Birmingham: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Alabama at Birmingham at a glance

• 11,635

  students enrolled

• 6,697

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,749

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,832 in state, $21,864 out of state

• $46,572

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,501

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Alabama at Birmingham

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.

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• 695

  open professional jobs

• 86

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  30 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $64,589

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (30 open), finance (84 open), sales (72 open), operations (105 open), marketing (18 open), human resources (26 open).

Hiring most: Regions Financial (67), UAB Medicine / UAB (32), Brasfield & Gorrie (30), UAB Medicine / UAB (21), University of Alabama, Birmingham (18), Deploy (16), Encompass Health (16), Hubbell (14).

What they hire for: Operations (105), Engineering (104), Finance (84), Sales (72), Data & Analytics (51), Legal (33). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Central, Region 4 Board.

• Birmingham Career CenterBirmingham · 205-582-5200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Jefferson State Community College One Stop Career Center - Birmingham EastBirmingham · 205-856-8029 · 8 - 4:30 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham enrolls about 11,635 students and is a public 4-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama. It awards about 6,697 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,572 six years after entry and $54,501 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Alabama at Birmingham offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Alabama at Birmingham reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Alabama at Birmingham?

695 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 86 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Regions Financial has the most openings.