by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how The University of Alabama compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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The University of Alabama holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama earn a median of $48,886 a year. This is lower than $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, special education students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
Every one of the 33 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from The University of Alabama identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from The University of Alabama identified as women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at The University of Alabama.
The special education program at The University of Alabama includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 83 |
The University of Alabama conferred 83 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 99% to women and 1% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).