2023 Most Popular 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Education program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Education Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of West Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for education students working on their master’s degree. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in the remote area of Livingston.
About 82% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 18% are male.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular education schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 18% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 197 students majoring in education at Auburn, 24% are male and 76% are female.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 170 students majoring in education at Jacksonville State University, 28% are male and 72% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 16% are male.
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Troy University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree education programs. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 20% are male.
University of North Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
Of the 110 students majoring in education at UNA, 19% are male and 81% are female.
The University of Alabama landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree education programs. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Of the 103 students majoring in education at UA, 30% are male and 70% are female.
University of Montevallo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 69% of the education majors at the school.
Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, AUM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 15% are male.
Read full report on Education at Auburn University at Montgomery
Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
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 20 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 Horadrim.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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