Committed to excellence in teaching, research and service, the UA System includes three doctoral research institutions - The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville - and the UAB Health System. The overall economic impact of The University of Alabama System exceeds $18.6 billion a year, but the true impacts of these institutions extend far beyond any financial measurement.
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3 dynamic R1 research universities
We educate more Alabamians than any other University System
18,267 degrees and certificates awarded in 2022-2023
Student enrollment of 70,315 in Fall 2024
More than 2 million patients visits at our hospitals and clinics
Alabama's largest employer with ~67,000 employees
The 8th largest hospital in America
The #1 hospital in Alabama
We provide care to people in every county in Alabama
$1.13Btotal research and development expenditures in 2023
Life-changing research in areas ranging from aerospace to biomedicine to transportation
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Post-secondary Employment Outcomes Project (PSEO)
Since 2021, the University of Alabama System has been a part of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) initiative, which displays employment and earnings outcomes of graduates by degree program. Data from PSEO helps:
- Prospective students make informed college decisions like where to attend and what major to select,
- Provides alumni with employment and salary insights, and
- Illustrates UA System graduates’ contributions to the state workforce.
To view PSEO employment outcomes for each of our three institutions see our Employment and Earning dashboard
Steppingblocks
In 2023, the University of Alabama System introduced the suite of Steppingblocks solutions to our faculty, staff, and students, advancing our strategic commitment to prepare students for future success and meet the workforce and industry needs of our state. This multi-faceted platform provides data-driven tools and resources that:
- Help students make informed decisions about their academic and career paths,
- Offer valuable insights to campus leaders related to essential job skills, graduate outcomes, and potential industry partnerships,
- Enhance our capacity to track alumni and facilitate networking opportunities, and
- Increase educational and professional opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Go to resources.steppingblocks.com/uas to learn more and access the resources.
