by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education at UWA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWA as a strong choice for education, ranked #840 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 840 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Alabama | 10 of 20 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 125 of 410 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in education at UWA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 862 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 164 |
This education area of study at UWA includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama awarded 862 master’s degrees in education.
UWA ranks competitively among schools offering education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 8 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 82 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 546 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at UWA are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 596 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 119 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama handed out 12 doctoral degrees in education.
UWA is a solid choice among schools offering education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
All of the 12 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in education from UWA identified as women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at UWA were Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of West Alabama handed out 164 professional certificate degrees in education.
UWA has not been ranked for education at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of education professional certificate degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of education professional certificate degree graduates at UWA were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a professional certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UWA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 104 |