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Secondary Education Schools in Alabama

520 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Secondary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Alabama

Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 338
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Alabama

There are 16,270 people in the state and 1,051,570 people in the nation working in secondary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $51,180, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,747. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $44,485. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Samford University

Birmingham
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Graduates earn an average $45,778 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,072.

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

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,169 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,533 a year.

Secondary Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to secondary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Elementary Education 1,370
Early Childhood Education 288
Teacher Education 233
Adult & Continuing Education 88
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 22

View all majors related to Secondary Education

View Nationwide Secondary Education Report

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