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College of Engineering: Rankings and Data for 2022-2023
According to recent evaluations, the College of Engineering has achieved notable positions in various national rankings:
- Undergraduate program: 33rd among public universities
- Graduate program: 31st among public universities
- Graduate Online Program: 16th among all engineering colleges
- 30th in bachelor’s degrees awarded among public universities
- 50th in national rankings for undergraduate degrees awarded to women
- 46th in national rankings by the number of tenured/tenure-track faculty
- 3rd in graduate online civil engineering programs
- 27th in undergraduate enrollment among public universities
2022 Enrollment Overview
The following figures represent the enrollment statistics for the College of Engineering:
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,068
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,150
- Overall Enrollment: 6,218
- Percentage of Female Students: 22.5%
- Percentage of Underrepresented Students: 17.2%
Enrollment by Program
Here’s a breakdown of enrollment numbers by specific engineering programs:
| Program | Bachelors | Masters | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 580 | 28 | 54 |
| Biosystems Engineering | 178 | 19 | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering | 424 | 10 | 79 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | 545 | 69 | 68 |
| Computer Science & Software Engineering | 1,180 | 84 | 116 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | 531 | 33 | 69 |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | 395 | 49 | 85 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,168 | 64 | 91 |
Faculty and Research Overview
The College boasts a dedicated faculty comprised of:
- 190 tenured/tenure track faculty members
- 47 non-tenure track teaching/research faculty
- 15 postdoctoral researchers/fellows
In terms of research funding, the college has secured:
- Total Research Expenditures: $86 million
- Noteworthy Research Awards in 2022:
- $9,909,631 from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- $1,862,255 from the National Institutes of Health
- $460,736 from the National Science Foundation
High Profile Research Areas
Key research areas receiving significant funding include:
- Transportation Engineering: $4,700,000
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems: $9,000,000
- Biomedical and Health Systems: $2,800,000
