The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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How strong are the academics at The University of Alabama in Huntsville?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
32
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Alabama Huntsville has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
86
10-19
151
20-29
152
30-39
105
40-49
83
50-99
91
100+
11

Honors Programs

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Alabama Huntsville's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of Alabama in Huntsville:

81%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $59,088. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$59,088
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of Alabama in Huntsville's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
Business Administration and Management, General
69.2
90.56
111.92
133.28
154.64
176

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 79
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 87
  • Management Information Systems, General 67
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 40
  • Finance, General 31
  • Accounting 26
  • Business/Managerial Economics 18
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
  • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 165
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 18
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 4
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 127
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 124
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60
  • Computer Engineering, General 54
  • Industrial Engineering 45
  • Chemical Engineering 35
  • Civil Engineering, General 34
  • Computer Engineering, Other 25
  • Engineering, Other 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 6
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 6
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 22
  • Writing, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 14
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 176
History
  • History, General 13
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 24
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 30
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 37
  • Physical Sciences, Other 27
  • Chemistry, General 20
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 47
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 11
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 46
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Music, General 3

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