Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

CIP 14.18

$69,498Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,985Median earnings 4 years after

$88,034Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $69,498 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $91,449 four years after graduating (middle half: $76,710–$109,151).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham make?

The median salary is $69,498 one year after graduation and $88,034 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.