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Special Education at University of South Alabama

Special Education at University of South Alabama

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of South Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 special education graduations were recorded at University of South Alabama.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama

Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of South Alabama

Use these rankings to compare University of South Alabama’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #9 of 10
Best Value Southeast (Region) #51 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #77 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #233 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #427 of 491

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #9 of 10
Best Value Southeast (Region) #51 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #77 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #233 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #427 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of South Alabama

Those who finish University of South Alabama’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,026

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of South Alabama, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of South Alabama are 88% women (15) and 12% men (2).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama

Among the 1 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

University of South Alabama gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of South Alabama

Special Education Master’s Program at University of South Alabama

Among the 16 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

University of South Alabama gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of South Alabama

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, lower than the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of South Alabama

This Special Education program at University of South Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 17

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

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