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University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL uah.edu 6,650 students

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is located in the heart of Cummings Research Park, one of the world's largest research and technology parks. This setting fosters a strong connection to the aerospace and technology industries. UAH's student body is known for its academic focus, particularly in STEM fields, and its close ties to research opportunities. The university's proximity to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center provides unique advantages for students interested in space science and engineering.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$56,170
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$11,770
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $24,662/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Alabama in Huntsville's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,521 $66,084
$30K – $48K $17,935 $71,740
$48K – $75K $21,187 $84,748
$75K – $110K $21,205 $84,820
$110K+ $21,937 $87,748
Sticker price (no aid) $11,770 $47,080
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
83
$75,159/yr Very High 16.3x
Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$63,036/yr High 14.1x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
74
$81,516/yr Very High 19.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$73,984/yr Very High 18.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$45,751/yr Very High 15.1x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$83,909/yr Very High 16.8x
Finance Compare across schools →
67
$56,584/yr Very High 11.0x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
66
$52,769/yr Very High 16.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
65
$39,476/yr High 13.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools →
60
$76,690/yr High 15.3x
Aerospace Engineering Compare across schools →
59
$70,383/yr High 13.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
58
$64,122/yr High 12.6x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
55
$60,528/yr High 11.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
47
$40,225/yr Very High 7.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$36,775/yr High 11.1x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
39
$35,123/yr Moderate 6.5x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
32
$27,788/yr Moderate 4.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
30
$27,247/yr High 4.8x