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2023 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

10 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 437 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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 Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

On average, special ed graduates from Auburn take out $22,145 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $512, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

Out of the 10 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of West Alabama landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Athens State University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Athens.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery.

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#7

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

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#8

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

With a ranking of #8, Alabama State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Alabama State is a small public school located in the city of Montgomery.

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With a ranking of #9, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. USA is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.

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Alabama A & M University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Normal, AAMU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, special ed graduates from AAMU take out $29,762 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 550
Virginia 1,238
North Carolina 477
Florida 1,103
Tennessee 354
Kentucky 608
South Carolina 266
Louisiana 103
Arkansas 351
Mississippi 269
West Virginia 46

Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
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