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2024 Best Education Schools in Alabama

16 Colleges in Alabama
5,062 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,062 degrees in education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Alabama The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Education rankings. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Alabama

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Alabama Schools in Education

1
Auburn crest
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
591 Education Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in education. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 591 education students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Education degree recipients from Auburn University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,939 above the average earnings of education majors.

More information about a degree in education from Auburn University

2
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Education Degrees Awarded
$55,292 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in education needs to check out Samford University. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.

There were about 145 education students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year. Education degree recipients from Samford University get an earnings boost of around $11,308 over the average income of education graduates.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
368 Education Degrees Awarded
$45,789 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat The University of Alabama if you want to pursue a degree in education. UA is a very large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 368 education students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, education degree recipients generally make about $45,789 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in education from The University of Alabama

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,334 Education Degrees Awarded
22.9% Growth in Graduates

University of West Alabama is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in education. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public university located in the remote area of Livingston. A Best Colleges rank of #416 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of West Alabama is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1334 education students who graduated with this degree at University of West Alabama in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the education program at University of West Alabama get $7,256 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
499 Education Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 499 education students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career earnings of $43,712.

More information about a degree in education from University of Alabama at Birmingham

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
296 Education Degrees Awarded
8.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 296 education students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn about $40,910 for their early career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
265 Education Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

UNA is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Florence. This university ranks 15th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 265 education students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent data year. Those education students who get their degree from University of North Alabama earn $3,333 more than the standard education student.

More information about a degree in education from University of North Alabama

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Education Degrees Awarded
$41,030 Median Starting Salary

UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #562 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 education students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $41,030.

More information about a degree in education from University of Alabama in Huntsville

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Education Degrees Awarded
15.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1037 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Athens State University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 249 education students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn around $34,562 in their early careers.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
380 Education Degrees Awarded
1.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #825 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 380 education students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $38,919 for their early career.

More information about a degree in education from University of South Alabama


 

Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 6,573
West Virginia 38 1,439
Mississippi 38 3,988
South Carolina 38 3,529
Florida 38 9,462
Virginia 38 8,301
Arkansas 38 4,035
Kentucky 37 5,091
Georgia 37 7,575
Tennessee 37 4,689
Louisiana 37 2,757

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,521
Teacher Education Subject Specific 722
Educational Administration 618
Special Education 437
Student Counseling 329
Instructional Media Design 141
General Education 115
Teaching English or French 74
Other Education 51
Curriculum & Instruction 28

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