2023 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Education Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, education was ranked 4th in Alabama. In fact, 5,059 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Samford University to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best education schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 16 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of West Alabama landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in the remote area of Livingston.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Alabama is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Montevallo ranked #8 on this year’s Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.
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Troy University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Faulkner University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree education programs. Faulkner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 Horadrim.
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