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Education Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 4,768 students earned their Education degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Alabama

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,219
Post-Master’s Certificate 551
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 551
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 123

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 96,880 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $65,450, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,275 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at University of West Alabama.

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329 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn.

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292 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,888. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,527.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,630. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Samford University

Birmingham
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,689. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $46,590
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $54,450
Preschool Teachers 8% $21,460
Elementary School Teachers 3% $50,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Library Science 80

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