What Majors and Degree Programs Does The University of Alabama Offer?

The University of Alabama (UA) offers more than 200 majors and degree programs across 12 colleges and schools, plus accelerated advanced degree options and 100+ fully online programs through UA Online. That range means you can likely find a fit whether you want a traditional on-campus degree, a fast-track bachelor's-to-master's path, or a flexible online credential. The sections below break down what's available and how to narrow it down.

Academic breadth at a glance

UA describes its academics as "legendary," with students able to "unlock their full potential" through top-ranked majors and programs. The university also notes that it is building Alabama's first School of Data Science, placing AI, analytics, and high-power computing at the center of learning and research.

On-campus majors and programs

If you're applying as a traditional undergraduate or graduate student, your starting point is the 200+ majors and degree programs distributed across UA's 12 individual colleges and schools. Because the programs are spread across separate colleges, the right entry point depends on your intended field — for example, a future engineer and a future nurse apply through different academic units even though both are UA students.

The university's research profile is worth factoring into your choice. As a Carnegie R1 institution, UA runs 30 institutes and centers where faculty and students work on areas including water resources, transportation, rural health care, and AI. If hands-on research matters to you, look for programs connected to those institutes.

Accelerated advanced degree options

UA offers accelerated advanced degree options, which let students move toward a graduate credential faster than a standard separate bachelor's-then-master's sequence. These pathways suit students who already know they want an advanced degree and want to reduce total time or duplication. Check with the specific college or department for eligibility, since accelerated tracks are typically program-specific.

UA Online: 100+ flexible programs

UA Online is the route for students who need a flexible, online format. It offers 100+ undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs, with dedicated support from enrollment through graduation. This is a distinct option from on-campus study, so if location or scheduling is your main constraint, start here rather than with the residential program list.

How to decide which program fits

• Know your end goal first. A certificate or master's may be enough for some careers; others require a specific undergraduate major.
• Check the delivery format. On-campus, accelerated, and UA Online are separate paths with different structures.
• Match to research interests. If you want to work in water resources, transportation, rural health care, or AI, look at the institutes and centers tied to those areas.
• Watch for application-fee windows. UA has run a Free App Week (for example, October 5–9) waiving application fees for undergraduate and graduate applicants, including UA Online and UA Early College. Confirm current dates on UA's Free App Week hub before relying on it.

Where to go next

To move from browsing to applying, use UA's admissions pages to identify the college that houses your intended major, then confirm the specific program requirements with that college. If you're undecided, the 200+ program list and the 12 colleges give you a structured way to explore before committing.