Education at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #12 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #253 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #928 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #12 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #253 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #928 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Students who complete University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,377 |
| 2 years | $41,458 |
| 3 years | $43,018 |
| 4 years | $48,461 |
| 5 years | $56,909 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham take home a median $48,461, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham is $27,786.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Alabama at Birmingham work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, 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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