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2027 Best Teacher Education Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges in the United States
246 Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
$49,983 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education 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.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best teacher education schools.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education in Alabama

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teacher Education

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Our analysis ranked Auburn University the best school in the country for a degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. Auburn University awarded about 40 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $47,618 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. More information about a degree in teacher education from Auburn University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. Samford University awarded about 16 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Samford University earn a median of $46,164 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education program report for Samford University

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Students looking for a strong teacher education program will find one at University Of Alabama At Huntsville, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 36 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Teacher 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. Get the full teacher education details for University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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University Of North Alabama is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Florence. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of North Alabama in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from University Of North Alabama earn around $47,767 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education program at University Of North Alabama

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Students looking for a strong teacher education program will find one at Troy University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Troy University awarded about 48 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Troy University earn a median of $48,733 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the teacher education program at Troy University

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University Of West Alabama placed #6 among the best teacher education schools. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. There were roughly 78 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Alabama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of West Alabama generally make around $54,953. University Of West Alabama graduates carry a median of $31,894 in student loans. See the full teacher education program report for University Of West Alabama

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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