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2025 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

2 Colleges in Alabama
154 Doctor's Degrees
$92,189 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a doctor's degree in education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 154 doctor's degrees in education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their doctor's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Education in Alabama

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Annual Graduates

The University of Alabama is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from The University of Alabama

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education has to take a look at Samford University. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham.More information about a doctorate in education from Samford University

Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 29 810
Virginia 29 771
Georgia 28 338
Mississippi 28 227
South Carolina 28 148
North Carolina 26 349
Kentucky 26 286
Tennessee 25 514
Louisiana 25 132
Arkansas 23 89
West Virginia 20 28

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 80
Teacher Education Grade Specific 24
Teacher Education Subject Specific 21
Other Education 18
Special Education 5
Student Counseling 5
Educational Assessment 1

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