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Special Education Schools in Alabama

437 students earned Special Ed degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 31st most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Alabama

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 210
Bachelor’s Degree 189
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Alabama

There are 2,090 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Alabama

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $46,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

135 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. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,478 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This public school has an average net price of $24,018. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,917. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

In their early career, Athens State University grads earn an average salary of $38,536. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,529. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

Special Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $46,590
Interpreters and Translators 9% $38,630
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $51,880
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $55,140
Special Education Professors 3% $48,970
Special Education Teachers 0% $62,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,521
Teacher Education Subject Specific 722
Educational Administration 618
Student Counseling 329
Instructional Media Design 140
General Education 115
Teaching English or French 73
Other Education 50

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