The University of Alabama Graduate School Est. 1924 The Key to Your Future… The University of Alabama Graduate School Est. 1924

Since its establishment in 1924, the University of Alabama Graduate School has seen numerous changes… The President’s Mansion Remains of the State Capital, once located in Tuscaloosa

                       Black Warrior River In the early days… The first master’s degree was awarded in 1832, even though there was not an official graduate school until 1924. The University’s junior class, 1902

Over the years… Enrollment continued to grow, especially during the 1960s. More graduate programs became available to a wide variety of students. University Club Foster Auditorium

Continuing to grow and change… The University of Alabama Graduate School continues to be a driving force in higher education, while expanding its reach throughout the U.S. and the world.

Gorgas Library Current facts… In 2003, over 3,500 students were enrolled in the Graduate School. 150 degree programs are offered at assorted graduate levels. The Graduate School awarded 1,360 degrees in 2002. Denny Chimes

The future of the graduate school is bright… The Graduate School continues to develop new degree programs, including degrees in the areas of engineering, business, and education.

Benefits of a graduate education... M.A. degree holders earn an average of $52,317, which is 23% more than B.A. degree holders. Ph.D. degree holders earn an average of $70,740, which is 35% more than M.A. degree holders and 68% more than B.A. degree holders. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, May 2004

$ $ $ Education can pay... $63,229 $40,478 $22,895 Advanced Degree Bachelor’s Degree High School Diploma

The Average Annual Income Based on Education Level

Awards & Achievements The University holds the #1 ranking for SREB minority fellows in the U.S. The College of C&BA’s “techno-MBA” program is ranked #4 in the nation by ComputerWorld magazine. Business School (Alston Building & Bidgood Hall)

Future Developments The College of Communication & Information Sciences is planning a Center for Creative Media. The University will open Shelby Hall, a new interdisciplinary science building, in the fall of 2003.

Listen to some of our students... “[The] graduate program at the University of Alabama has offered the rigor required to challenge me to work at a high level, and allowed the freedom for me to cultivate independence in thought and pursuit. The combination is optimal.” - Sean Ford, Ph.D. student of English

Is Graduate School for you? “Being a part of the Ph.D. program has been one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, experiences of my life.” Randy Stewart, Ph.D. student of Management & Marketing

Graduate School is a “lesson in life…” “Graduate School has been a lesson in life. In some ways it was exactly what I was expecting it to be, but there has been a lot of little surprises… Everyone would have a graduate degree if it [were] easy. It takes a lot of dedication.” - Erika Steele, Ph.D. student of Biology

UA Graduate School can be “rewarding!” “Being on the University of Alabama campus is an intellectually rewarding experience. I continue to be impressed with the variety of student support services and activities available on this wonderful campus.” -Charlotte Horton, M.S. student of Human Development

We have the key to YOUR future! The Graduate School at the University of Alabama invites YOU to continue your goals of higher education with US!

CONTACT US The University of Alabama Office of the Graduate School 102 Rose Administration Building P.O. Box 870118 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0118 (205) 348-5921 http://graduate.ua.edu