by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Alabama as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #133 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 133 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Alabama | 1 of 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Alabama conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama earn a median of $48,886 a year. This is lower than $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, special education students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
Every one of the 33 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from The University of Alabama identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Alabama awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 7 |
