2024 Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in special education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #83 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in Alabama to review for the 2024 Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Special Education in Alabama

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in special education.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Special Ed

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

1 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in special education from Auburn University

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

4 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a doctorate in special education from The University of Alabama

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	138	5
Virginia	127	3
Georgia	126	6
North Carolina	115	6
Mississippi	113	0
Louisiana	103	0
Tennessee	102	9
South Carolina	91	5
Kentucky	87	2

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Special Education Related Rankings by Major

Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Special Ed Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Special Education	4
Other Special Education & Teaching	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Educational Administration	112
Teacher Education Subject Specific	23
Teacher Education Grade Specific	22
Other Education	21
Student Counseling	6
Educational Assessment	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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