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Special Education Schools in Alabama

437 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Special Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 189
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Post-Master’s 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: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Alabama

There are 2,090 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Alabama

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $46,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,917. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Jacksonville State University grads earn an average salary of $34,081. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,536 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,530. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,326 a year. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at AAMU. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

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 2,521
Teacher Education Subject Specific 722
Educational Administration 618
Student Counseling 329
Instructional Media Design 140
General Education 115
Teaching English or French 73
Other Education 50

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