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Engineering Schools in Alabama with Degree Program Summaries

Alabama has about 7 schools that offer engineering programs. Learn about the degree programs, tuition info and program options for 7 of the largest schools to make an informed education decision.

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Engineering Schools in Alabama

Many of the engineering programs in these schools have ABET accreditation, which is important not only in Alabama but in most other states as well. Engineers can't practice in Alabama without a Professional Engineer (PE) license. To get a PE license in Alabama, prospective engineers must have a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program or an engineering technology degree plus an ABET-approved graduate degree. Alabama will only apply experience hours earned prior to graduation towards the 4-year requirement if those hours were earned through a formal co-op program.

Alabama A&M University

Students in this Normal school can find Bachelor of Science degree programs for 3 engineering disciplines, including civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The school also offers a Master of Engineering in Material Engineering with an electrical engineering emphasis. Students have the opportunity to earn stipends while sharing their passion for engineering with younger people by working at summer camps, including a computing camp and a robotics camp. ABET has accredited the undergraduate programs.

Auburn University

Located in Auburn, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at the University of Auburn offers 12 engineering bachelor's degrees. For example, a student can earn a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering or Bachelor of Materials Engineering. The civil engineering program awards a Bachelor of Science degree. The undergraduate programs offer several extra-campus learning programs, including study abroad options, internships and co-ops. Most of the undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET.

Graduate students can choose from 10 Master of Science degree programs. Professional programs that award degrees like a Master of Chemical Engineering or Master of Software Engineering are also available. Master's programs are also offered through a distance education format that delivers the same curriculum and lectures as the on-campus programs. The doctoral program is offered in 10 different areas of study. This engineering school has 14 research centers, including Airliner Cabin Environment Research and the Center for Microfibrous Materials.

Tuskegee University

There are 4 Bachelor of Science programs offered at this university in Tuskegee, which allow students to pursue training in electrical engineering, aerospace science engineering, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering. The chemical engineering program allows students to choose additional specialization tracks, such as environmental or biochemical engineering. All undergraduate programs have ABET accreditation. In the engineering graduate school program, students can earn a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering. Faculty member research interests include nanostructures, bio-mechanics, nuclear power and laser velocimetry.

University of Alabama

This public university in Tuscaloosa offers Bachelor of Science in 7 disciplines, including aerospace engineering, construction engineering and metallurgical engineering. There's also a computer engineering option within the electrical engineering program. Students spend their first year in the Freshman Engineering Program, which delivers a broad foundation in math and science along with introductions to the variety of disciplines found in engineering. The school has a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Program that offers several venues of exploration, and there's also a co-op program that can help students earn professional experience hours that can be applied towards a PE license. All of these undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET.

At the graduate-level, students can find Master of Science programs in 8 disciplines, including engineering science and mechanics, environmental engineering and mechanical engineering. Master's programs are offered in thesis and capstone formats, and some of the master's degrees are offered both on-campus and through distance learning venues. Doctor of Philosophy degrees are awarded in 7 disciplines, including chemical engineering and civil engineering. Research institutes and centers at the school include the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center and the Center for Materials for Information Technologies.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students entering this Birmingham school's engineering program can choose a Bachelor of Science degree program or a fast-track program that will allow them to earn both a bachelor's degree and Master of Science in just 5 years. The school has 5 disciplines offered available to undergraduates, including civil engineering and mechanical engineering. There are several experiential learning opportunities at this school, such as co-ops, undergraduate research, study-away programs and internships.

Master's students can choose from the same disciplines offered as the bachelor's level. Students seeking a professional program might consider the Master of Engineering program with a concentration in information engineering and management, advanced safety engineering and management or construction engineering management. Those who are seeking advanced studies may earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, interdisciplinary engineering or materials engineering. The school also has an array of professional certificate programs for engineers, such as the Leonardo Art and Engineering Graduate Certificate, which is a unique program that offers students education in art and engineering to meet interdisciplinary challenges in the modern workforce.

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Students in this Huntsville university can choose from Bachelor of Science in Engineering programs in 8 disciplines. Major options include mechanical and aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and optical engineering. The school takes a special interest in freshman engineering students and schedules periodic meetings to discuss progress and help them with challenges they may encounter. Engineering competitions promote teamwork through events such as the University Student Launch Initiative and the UAHuntsville Moonbuggy Team. All undergraduate programs have received ABET accreditation.

The school also offers a Master of Science in Engineering program that gives student 16 areas of study to choose from, including optics and photonics, environmental engineering and aerospace systems engineering. There are 11 Doctor of Philosophy programs for disciplines that include materials science and biotechnology, civil engineering and engineering management. This engineering college is located on the second largest research park in America.

University of South Alabama

At this university in Mobile, Bachelor of Science degrees are conferred for 5 disciplines, including computer engineering and mechanical engineering. All of the undergraduate programs have ABET accreditation. The Master of Science degree is awarded for studies in 4 disciplines, which includes chemical engineering and civil engineering. Undergraduate and graduate students may participate in co-op and internship programs. Nanostructures and nanoparticles are a research focus at this school.

School Comparison Table

School Name School Type and Setting Engineering Disciplines Offered Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (2012-2013)
Alabama A&M University 4-year; public; midsize city Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Material Engineering (electrical engineering emphasis) 		$7,182 in-state; $12,774 out-of-state*
Auburn University 4-year; public; small city Aerospace Engineering,
Polymer and Fiber Engineering,
Materials Engineering,
Biosystems Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Chemical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Wireless Engineering,
Software Engineering 		$9,446 in-state; $25,190 out-of-state*
Tuskegee University 4-year; private, not-for-profit; distant town Mechanical Engineering,
Materials and Science Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering,
Aerospace Science Engineering 		$18,900*
University of Alabama 4-year; public; small city Aerospace Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering,
Environmental Engineering 		$9,200 in-state; $22,950 out-of-state*
University of Alabama at Birmingham 4-year; public; midsize city Electrical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering,
Materials Engineering,
Construction Engineering Management,
Computer Engineering,
Information Engineering and Management,
Advanced Safety Engineering and Management,
Interdisciplinary Engineering 		$6,793 in-state; $15,462 out-of-state*
University of Alabama in Huntsville 4-year; public; midsize city Chemical and Materials Engineering,
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Optical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Computer Engineering,
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Systems Engineering		 $8,794 in-state; $21,108 out-of-state*
University of South Alabama 4-year; public; midsize city Computer Engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Chemical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering 		$6,660 in-state, $13,020 out-of-state*

Source: *National Center for Education Statistics.

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