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General Education Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 115 students earned their Education degrees in AL.

A General Education major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 112
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 112
Master’s Degree 3

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 880 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Alabama

Education grads earn an average of $72,430 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,791 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,169 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,992. 54% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

In their early career, AAMU grads earn an average salary of $28,704. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,529.

General Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Education Professors 7% $69,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,339
Educational Administration 618
Student Counseling 329
Teacher Education Subject Specific 284
Special Education 248
Instructional Media Design 140
Teaching English or French 73
Other Education 31

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