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Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Special Education Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 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 Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

Check out the special ed master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools

#1

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Our analysis found Samford University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Out of the 11 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of West Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama 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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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of North Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Birmingham.

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Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree special education programs. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

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Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Alabama State is a small public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.

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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 11 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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