2023 Best Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Special Education Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Check out the special ed graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Alabama Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Special Education
Our analysis found University of West Alabama to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Alabama. Located in the remote area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for special education students working on their graduate certificate. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for special education students working on their graduate certificate. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Auburn University at Montgomery helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Alabama. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
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| 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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Special Ed
| 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 4 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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