All UAB majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $57,778 | $79,843 | $27,901 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | $76,648 | — |
| Accounting | $51,640 | $69,201 | $34,288 |
| Finance | $50,939 | $66,980 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration | $45,761 | $63,036 | $26,625 |
| Human Resources | $45,343 | $61,781 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $39,348 | $56,591 | $26,750 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $33,931 | $60,318 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | $46,130 | $57,453 | $25,350 |
| Biology | $28,127 | $55,174 | $25,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $20,450 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | $42,570 | $90,415 | $22,676 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,151 | $90,089 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $58,191 | $89,589 | $26,354 |
| Materials Engineering | $69,498 | $83,985 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $62,283 | $78,054 | $26,596 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $32,324 | $48,706 | $24,946 |
| History | $28,121 | $48,565 | $28,175 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,968 | $45,714 | $28,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,173 | $78,224 | $21,911 |
| Health Administration | $40,285 | $53,021 | $28,460 |
| Public Health | $32,187 | $44,398 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $26,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $30,809 | $43,138 | $25,000 |
| Music | — | $41,768 | — |
| Theatre | $26,670 | $37,173 | $25,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $32,093 | $52,435 | $24,573 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,981 | $49,139 | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,190 | $44,461 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,633 | $104,654 | $24,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UAB students earn a median $54,501 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of Alabama colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
UAB majors questions
How many majors does UAB offer?
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UAB?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median $104,654 four years after graduating, the highest of the 35 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,000.
Which UAB majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $31,991 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Alabama at Birmingham overview