University of Alabama

Yes, UA is online, and it offers 21 online bachelor's degrees, 48 online master's degrees, and 18 online doctoral degrees. Undergraduate distance learners can choose from online bachelor's degrees, such as criminology and criminal justice, human environmental sciences, general business, public health, and nursing (RN to BSN). Online graduate students can choose from degrees such as educational leadership, rehabilitation counseling, and mechanical engineering. 

Employers respect UA's online degrees because of the school's favorable accreditation status. UA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. When a school is accredited, it means that it has ethical accounting practices and provides high quality academic programming. UA's online programs rival those offered on campus, as they provide the same instruction, rigor, and outcomes. 

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It's also helpful to mention that transcripts and diplomas generally don't state whether degrees are completed remotely, so you don't have to disclose this information to prospective employers if you don't want to.

UA is known for the academic achievements of its students. It enrolls a record number of National Merit Scholars and was named a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Sixty-two UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars, and it has also produced dozens of Rhodes, Truman, Hollings, and Boren scholars.  

UA is also known for its research. It is designated an RI university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for having very high research activity. It had $211 million in sponsored awards in 2022, and its research made a $2.8 billion economic impact statewide. 

According to federal data from College Scorecard, UA's bachelor's degrees in management information systems, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering provide the highest earnings. Graduates earn median annual salaries of approximately $83,000, $82,800, and $76,700, respectively. However, of these programs, only mechanical engineering is available online at the undergraduate level. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree from across the country. UA has a bachelor's degree Salary Score of 51 out of 100, and it scores 41 for its master's and doctoral programs. 

Getting into UA is not difficult: It accepts 80% of applicants, and entrance exams are currently optional. However, admitted students who took exams have combined SAT scores between 870 and 1330 and ACT scores between 23 and 31.

UA practices a holistic admissions process that considers academic and nonacademic criteria. This includes high school GPA and academic honors status, as well as leadership experience and extracurricular activities. 

In general, UA's admission requirements for undergraduate students include the following:

• An application 
• A $40 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED scores
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Military transcripts, if applicable
• Optional SAT/ACT scores, especially for merit scholarship consideration

Enrolling in college takes some time and planning. Meeting with an enrollment advisor early is always a good idea to ensure you understand all the requirements. They can also let you know if your program has additional requirements.

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