University of South Alabama

A population of more than a million people live within reach of the University of South Alabama, which is located Mobile. It is the only major public university in the upper Gulf Coast and offers a large variety of graduate and undergraduate areas of study for residence of Mobile and the surrounding regions. In addition to an expansive selection of undergraduate degrees, the university also offers masters and doctorate level graduate degree programs.

The university offers more than 50 bachelor’s and certificate programs , as well as 40 master’s degrees. The most popular fields of study include Business Administration, Audiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Marine Science, among others. Degrees are awarded through one of the university's ten academic colleges and schools, which includes two state-sponsored medical schools.

Enrollment for the University of South Alabama has reached almost 15,000 students a year. The school employs more than 5,500 workers and has an annual payroll of nearly $404 million. That makes South Alabama the second largest employer in the city of Mobile. The school continues to grow to meet the needs of its students and the communities it serves.

The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1 and 42% of classes have less than 20 students. A little over half of the student body is female and the university has a relatively high acceptance rate of 86%. University of South Alabama (USA) is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award undergraduate and graduate degrees. Credits earned at USA can be transferred to any other regionally accredited higher education institution, which include most major four-year colleges and universities in the United States. If you're planning on pursuing a graduate degree, USA is great school to earn an undergraduate degree in preparation for grad school.

For working adults and non-traditional students who are unable to attend a traditional campus-based college program, USA now offers several online degree and distance learning options. Students can pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree online in various disciplines including Business, Information Systems, Nursing, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Quick Facts

Phone Number:	(251) 460-6101
Address:	307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
Institution Type:	Public, 4-year or above
Size:	Large ( 11,000+ undergrad, 3,100+ grad )
Award Levels:	Certificate, Bachelor's Master's, Doctoral
In-State Tuition	$ 4,917
Out-of-State Tuition	$ 10,272
Online Degrees Offered:	NO
Student-to-Faculty Ratio:	21 to 1
Website Address:	www.southalabama.edu

Majors and Degrees

Majors/Degrees	CERT	BS/BA	MA/MS	PHD
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Environmental Toxicology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Commerce
Business Managerial Economics
E-commerce Electronic Commerce
Finance
Marketing Marketing Management
Communication and Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science Studies
Information Technology
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
School Counseling and Guidance Services
School Librarian and Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Health Professions and Related Programs
Audiology Audiologist
Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology Technologist
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Medical Preparatory Programs
Medicine
Occupational Therapy Therapist
Physical Therapy Therapist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist
Speech-language Pathology Pathologist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Administration
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Gerontology
International Global Studies
Multi- Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Geology Earth Science
Meteorology
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science and Government
Sociology

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics