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Special Education Schools in Alabama

248 students earned Special Ed degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 17th most popular major out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 210
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at University of West Alabama. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,478 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,699.

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

This public school has an average net price of $24,018. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,826. 63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

Samford University

Birmingham
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,529. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,949 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Alabama State will pay a net price of $19,534. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education 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
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $51,880
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $55,140
Special Education Professors 3% $48,970
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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