I have always wanted to be a structural engineer but combining my professional career as a civil engineer and pursuing a graduate degree in structural engineering has been difficult for me. The UAB concentration in structural engineering has made the difference for me since I enrolled. It is excellently structured to accommodate professionals like me. In addition, the academic and professional expertise of the faculty and learning support available to students has made it one of the best decisions I have taken.
Following is an estimation of applicable UAB tuition and fees per academic term based on current Academic Year. Please note that these figures are subject to change; only the official UAB tuition and fees page should be relied on to make a true calculation of program costs.
ALL ONLINE STUDENTS PAY IN-STATE TUITION
Itemization of Tuition and Fees
Cost Components
Tuition Per Credit Hour
$571 1
Credit Hours Per Course
3
Course Tuition
$1,713
Program Fee per Course
$900
Cost Per Course
$2,613
Courses Per Term
2
Total Cost Per Term
$5,226
Note: 1. Does not include additional $75 per credit hour for International Tuition
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST = $5,226 per term x 5 terms = $26,130
The Master of Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering can be completed in approximately 19 months. Based on current Academic Year tuition and fees, the total estimated cost would be $26,130 plus books for students who take two courses per academic term and complete the degree in 19 months.
I have always wanted to be a structural engineer but combining my professional career as a civil engineer and pursuing a graduate degree in structural engineering has been difficult for me. The UAB concentration in structural engineering has made the difference for me since I enrolled. It is excellently structured to accommodate professionals like me. In addition, the academic and professional expertise of the faculty and learning support available to students has made it one of the best decisions I have taken.