Education at Alabama State University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Alabama State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alabama State University is located in Montgomery, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Alabama State University
Online coursework is an option at Alabama State University. Among 4,081 students, 548 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,080 (75%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Alabama State University
Use these rankings to compare Alabama State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #20 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #370 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #835 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1546 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #20 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #370 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #835 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1546 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Alabama State University
Graduates of Alabama State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,782 |
| 2 years | $42,622 |
| 3 years | $42,656 |
| 4 years | $46,474 |
| 5 years | $52,149 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Alabama State University earn a median of $46,474, compared with $42,392 for all Alabama State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Alabama State University is $43,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Alabama State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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