We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how University of West Alabama ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The special ed major at University of West Alabama is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Alabama handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 106 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of West Alabama. This makes it the #33 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of West Alabama was $650 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $325 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $9,100 | $18,200 |
Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 |
Books and Supplies | $1,206 | $1,206 |
On Campus Room and Board | $8,166 | $8,166 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about University of West Alabama tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from University of West Alabama. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
University of West Alabama does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Alabama Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at University of West Alabama make a median salary of $56,329. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Alabama are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 76 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of West Alabama.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 633 |
Educational Administration | 224 |
Student Counseling | 119 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 76 |
Instructional Media Design | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.