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UA was ranked #94 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 386 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 103 students received their master’s degree in education from UA. This makes it the #415 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 54 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 164 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from UA. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UA does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of education master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at The University of Alabama.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 186 |
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Special Education | 70 |
| Instructional Media Design | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 13 |
| Educational Assessment | 10 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 65 |
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