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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

21 Colleges
$36,125 Avg Salary
$25,314 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, teacher education subject specific was ranked 2nd in Alabama. In fact, 722 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Subject Specific program at each school on the list.

Check out the subject specific ed bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

Our analysis found University of Alabama at Birmingham to be the most popular school for teacher education subject specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 142 students majoring in subject specific ed at UAB, 32% are male and 68% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $25,748. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $261.

Full Teacher Education Subject Specific at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 61% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 39% are male.

Subject Specific Ed majors at USA take out an average of $25,264 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Teacher Education Subject Specific at University of South Alabama Report

#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education subject specific schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in subject specific ed at Auburn, 41% are male and 59% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for teacher education subject specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public school with a small student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 35% are male.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Athens State University take out an average of $28,101 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of West Alabama is a great place for teacher education subject specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote area of Livingston.

About 16% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 84% are male.

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#6

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL

Stillman College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education subject specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Stillman College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 86% are male.

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#7

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education subject specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 70% are male.

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United States Sports Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. The Academy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daphne.

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#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

With a ranking of #9, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

About 67% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 33% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, subject specific ed graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $24,528. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $601.

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#9

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

With a ranking of #9, Samford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.

About 56% of the students majoring in subject specific ed at the school are women while 44% are male.

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Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 1,105
Tennessee 421
North Carolina 904
Georgia 1,327
Florida 1,534
Virginia 1,393
West Virginia 309
South Carolina 596
Arkansas 825
Louisiana 694
Mississippi 616

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teacher education subject specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Subject Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 8,121
Reading Teacher Education 6,490
Music Education 4,761
Mathematics Education 3,395
English & Language Arts Education 3,113
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 2,335
Social Studies Education 1,968
Art Education 1,837
Health Education 1,801
Science Education 1,371
Agricultural Teacher Education 1,130
Biology Education 865
History Education 804
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education 715
Technology Education 575
Social Science Teacher Education 474
Technical Teacher Education 462
Spanish Education 457
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 370
Modern Language Education 338
Drama & Dance Education 293
Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 286
Chemistry Education 238
Computer Teacher Education 217
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 185
Earth Science Teacher Education 169
Physics Education 152
Environmental Education 96
Speech Teacher Education 68
French Language Teacher Education 55
Driver & Safety Teacher Education 55
Health Occupations Teacher Education 48
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 22
Distributive Education 11
German Language Teacher Education 8
Psychology Teacher Education 5
Latin Teacher Education 4
Geography Teacher Education 3

Majors Similar to Subject Specific Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aparajita Datta.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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