University of Alabama in Huntsville: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Alabama in Huntsville at a glance

• 6,591

  students enrolled

• 2,339

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,796

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,120 in state, $23,012 out of state

• $55,610

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,767

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 in Huntsville

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

• 1,195

  open professional jobs

• 94

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  52 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Madison County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $83,528

  median household income

  Madison County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, health professions, which lead to engineering (671 open), operations (107 open), finance (53 open), sales (51 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (23 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (72), L3HARRIS Technologies (66), Trinzic (48), Blue Origin (47), Lockheed Martin (39), Leidos (38), RTX (36), Anduril Industries (27).

What they hire for: Engineering (671), Operations (107), Data & Analytics (62), Finance (53), Sales (51), Programs (40). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North, Region 1 Board.

• Alabama Career Center - HuntsvilleHuntsville · 256-851-0537 · 7:45-4:45 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Alabama in Huntsville?

University of Alabama in Huntsville enrolls about 6,591 students and is a public 4-year institution in Huntsville, Alabama. It awards about 2,339 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama in Huntsville?

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

What do University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,610 six years after entry and $61,767 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Alabama in Huntsville offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 in Huntsville?

1,195 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 94 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.