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Teacher Education Schools in Alabama

233 students earned Teacher Education degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Teacher Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 41 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors in Alabama

Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 108
Master’s Degree 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teacher education majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 40,120 people employed in jobs related to a teacher education degree, compared to 2,462,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Teacher Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a teacher education grad in the state is $49,850, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $49,695. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 74% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Samford University

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,778 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,523 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. An average student at BSC will pay a net price of $19,808.

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

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $47,533. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,534.

Teacher Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Elementary School Teachers 3% $50,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Elementary Education 1,370
Secondary Education 520
Early Childhood Education 288
Adult & Continuing Education 88
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 22

View all majors related to Teacher Education

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