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Special Education at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Special Education at University of Alabama at Birmingham

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alabama at Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 special education degrees were awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Rankings can help you compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #3 of 10
Best Value Alabama #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #48 of 96
Best Value Southeast (Region) #63 of 95
Best Value Nationwide #286 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #333 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,296
2 years $44,170
3 years $48,118
4 years $51,794
5 years $56,678

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $51,794, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Of the 12 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).

University of Alabama at Birmingham gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Black / African American 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

This Special Education program at University of Alabama at Birmingham breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 12

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Alabama at Birmingham pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

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