by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at UAB. It is offered at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB highly for special education, coming in at #355 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 355 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Alabama | 4 of 10 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 12 master’s degrees in special education.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 251 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAB conferred 12 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).