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Special Education in Alabama

Special Education Schools in Alabama

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Alabama

2,820 people in the state and 438,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Special Ed.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Alabama

In this state, Special Ed grads earn an average of $60,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,290.

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. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,722 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,578 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Special Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

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

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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