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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL 35294 · Phone: (205) 934-4011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public trade and career school in Birmingham, AL, offering dental assistant training, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $22,300 and earn a median of $54,501 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate is 45.5%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 34.0% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $30,840 | $39,080 | $47,100 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university located in Birmingham, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools along with numerous program-specific accreditors covering fields from nursing to dental education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students here. Among its many offerings, the campus awards trade-oriented credentials through its dental assistant schools program, which recorded 10 completers in recent federal data.
Federal completion-rate figures specific to this campus are not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs in Alabama is 45.5%. Median debt for graduates who completed programs here is reported at $22,300, and graduates report median earnings of $54,501 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.0% of students at this institution receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students are served.
This campus may suit students interested in a short, focused dental assistant credential alongside the option of longer degree programs available at this large public university, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers and adult learners should independently verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review current outcomes and cost details directly through the College Scorecard link or by contacting the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers dental assistant schools training, with 10 recorded completers in federal data. It is part of a larger public university with many other academic and health programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with numerous specialized accreditors for specific health and professional programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used at this institution.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Alabama is 45.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $22,300, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates earn a median of $54,501 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (205) 934-4011 or visit https://www.uab.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for the same federal aid programs as other Title IV schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the dental assistant schools program is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?100663.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone, as program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus. Contact the school to discuss options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (205) 934-4011 or visit its website at https://www.uab.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome rankings against other nearby schools are not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare available metrics directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.