by our College Data Analytics TeamEducation programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Alabama.
Leading the list is Auburn University, our #1 school for education. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 510 education degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $57,757 in their early career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $23,243 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Auburn University
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at The University Of Alabama, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 445 education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $47,165. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,352 in student loans. Read more about the education program at The University Of Alabama
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Spring Hill College, which ranked #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Mobile. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 15 education degrees were awarded at Spring Hill College in the most recent year. Get the full education details for Spring Hill College
Samford University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Samford University awarded about 86 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,691. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Get the full education details for Samford University
University Of Alabama At Huntsville is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #5. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 60 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $54,661 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville
University Of North Alabama came in at #6 for education this year. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. University Of North Alabama graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 360 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of North Alabama earn around $48,082 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full education details for University Of North Alabama
Troy University landed the #7 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 319 education degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $50,256 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Troy University
Jacksonville State University came in at #8 for education this year. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Jacksonville State University awarded about 398 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Jacksonville State University earn around $53,354 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,576. See the full education program report for Jacksonville State University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #9 among the best education schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 416 education degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $43,817. Typical student debt for the program is $25,341. More information about a degree in education from University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Athens State University placed #10 among the best education schools. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 287 education degrees were awarded at Athens State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $52,094 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,639. Read more about the education program at Athens State University
University Of West Alabama earned the #11 position for education this year. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public university. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,215 education degrees were awarded at University Of West Alabama in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of West Alabama earn around $58,139 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,894 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for University Of West Alabama
Huntingdon College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Huntingdon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 16 education degrees were awarded at Huntingdon College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $33,649 in their early career. Huntingdon College graduates carry a median of $28,252 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Huntingdon College
University Of South Alabama ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Alabama awarded about 223 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of South Alabama earn around $41,936 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,880. More information about a degree in education from University Of South Alabama
Auburn University At Montgomery earned the #14 position for education this year. Set in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 148 education students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University At Montgomery in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Auburn University At Montgomery earn a median of $47,000 early in their careers. Auburn University At Montgomery graduates carry a median of $30,750 in student loans. See the full education program report for Auburn University At Montgomery
Bishop State Community College earned the #15 position for education this year. Located in the city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Bishop State Community College awarded about 29 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Bishop State Community College earn a median of $35,475 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,712 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Bishop State Community College
University Of Montevallo landed the #16 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Montevallo awarded about 113 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Montevallo earn around $45,368 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,750. See the full education program report for University Of Montevallo
Stillman College earned the #17 position for education this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Stillman College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. About 22 education degrees were awarded at Stillman College in the most recent year. Read more about the education program at Stillman College
Alabama A And M University came in at #18 for education this year. Located in the city of Normal, Alabama A And M University is a moderately-sized public university. Alabama A And M University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 education students who graduated with this degree at Alabama A And M University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Alabama A And M University earn a median of $56,295 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,594 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Alabama A And M University
Alabama State University earned the #19 position for education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Montgomery. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. About 63 education degrees were awarded at Alabama State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Alabama State University generally make around $46,178. Alabama State University graduates carry a median of $49,938 in student loans. Get the full education details for Alabama State University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.