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Special Education in Alabama

Special Education Schools in Alabama

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 2,820 people employed in jobs related to a Special Ed degree, compared to 438,110 nationwide.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $60,650, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. AL

Our data covers 3 colleges in Alabama offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,722 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,578 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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