University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public four-year institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. With a total enrollment of 25,357 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger institutions in the state. The university holds an overall quality score of 58.83 out of 100 on SkillPlum. Its completion rate stands at 63% and its retention rate at 82% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting moderate student persistence through degree programs.

UAB offers a range of career-focused programs across healthcare, technology, and administrative fields. Notable offerings include Registered Nursing at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels, Physician Associate/Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Nuclear Medical Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. These programs position graduates for in-demand roles in clinical care, health administration, and cybersecurity.

Situated in a midsize city setting, Birmingham provides students with access to a major medical center and a growing technology sector. The university's healthcare programs benefit from proximity to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the Southeast. For students seeking vocational and professional pathways at a public university, UAB offers a broad selection of applied programs in a well-established urban environment.