Alabama · Special Education and Teaching

Best Special Education and Teaching institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

Institutions
13
offering CIP 13.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
401
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$42,774
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,160
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Special Education Teachers, Preschool
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$45,6318373%$26,000
2Athens State University
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,66814$29,215
3Auburn University
Auburn Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,7745982%$22,250
4Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,1072455%$24,250

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Special Education Teachers, Preschool (SOC 25-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.4%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$62,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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$49,680 avg · 360 jobs
Special Education Teachers, All Other
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Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Special Education and Teaching programs in Alabama.

Which Special Education and Teaching program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), The University of Alabama tops the list at $45,631. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Special Education and Teaching program?+

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Special Education Teachers, Preschool?+

The national job outlook is about +1.4% growth with around 2,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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