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Special Ed in Alabama

Special Ed Schools in Alabama

411 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Special Ed is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Alabama

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 203
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Alabama

2,090 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $46,810, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at University of West Alabama. This public school has an average net price of $14,006. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 75% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,527.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,297. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,888.

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

The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,717. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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Samford University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,689.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,982.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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Special Ed Careers in AL

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $46,590
Interpreters and Translators 9% $38,630
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $55,140
Special Education Teachers 0% $62,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,339
Educational Administration 618
Student Counseling 329
Teacher Education Subject Specific 284
Instructional Media Design 140
General Education 115
Teaching English or French 73
Other Education 31

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