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General Special Education Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 332 students earned their Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, General Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 41 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Alabama

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 197
Bachelor’s Degree 100
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 80.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Alabama

1,840 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Alabama

In this state, teaching students with disabilities grads earn an average of $49,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,110.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

135 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. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,747.

57 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

43 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,530.

17 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. Graduates earn an average $33,326 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. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

13 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

7 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. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Samford University

Birmingham
3 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

General Special Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $46,590
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 teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Other Special Education & Teaching 90
Teaching for Speech Impaired 11
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 2
Early Childhood Special Education 2

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