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Education Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 5,062 students earned their Education degrees in AL.

An Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,455
Bachelor’s Degree 1,828
Post-Master’s Certificate 586
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 586
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 190
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Alabama

96,880 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Alabama

In this state, education grads earn an average of $65,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

1,334 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,478 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,530. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,826. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,917. In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $44,485. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

In their early career, Jacksonville State University grads earn an average salary of $34,081. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,760 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

265 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. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,536 after earning their degree at this institution.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,678.

Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $46,590
Business Professors 18% $85,800
Environmental Science Professors 17% $0
Geography Professors 17% $76,640
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Biological Science Professors 13% $0
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $28,170
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $54,450
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $64,040
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $56,940
Coaches and Scouts 10% $29,880
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 10% $38,830
Interpreters and Translators 9% $38,630
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,290
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010
Preschool Teachers 8% $21,460
Education Professors 7% $69,040
Postsecondary Education Administrators 7% $93,250
Sociology Professors 7% $63,980
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $56,290
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $35,060
Political Science Professors 6% $73,900
History Professors 6% $63,440
Computer Science Professors 6% $81,610
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $80,620
Home Economics Professors 6% $74,130
Preschool Education Administrators 6% $35,060
Education Administrators 5% $98,110
Instructional Coordinators 5% $78,270
Librarians 5% $55,970
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $51,880
Teachers 5% $0
Teacher Assistants 4% $20,090
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $85,060
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $55,140
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 4% $80,960
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Vocational Education Professors 3% $48,290
Elementary School Teachers 3% $50,680
Middle School Teachers 3% $51,020
Kindergarten Teachers 3% $44,620
Special Education Professors 3% $48,970
Technical Education High School Teachers 3% $51,270
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $77,270
Special Education Teachers 0% $62,350
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $72,740
Technical Education Teachers 0% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Psychology 1,923
Communication & Journalism 1,832
Social Sciences 1,640
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,424
History 505
Library Science 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 43

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