by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,219 master's degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 master's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Alabama.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education needs to take a look at Troy University. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Troy University
Auburn University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Auburn University
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from The University of Alabama
University of North Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of North Alabama
UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in education from University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Huntsville.More information about a master’s in education from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of South Alabama
Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.More information about a master’s in education from Jacksonville State University
Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Athens State University
Located in the fringe town of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Montevallo
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,913 |
| Florida | 34 | 3,775 |
| Virginia | 33 | 5,408 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,798 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,367 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 2,651 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,863 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 820 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 1,380 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 1,698 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 2,387 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,121 |
| Educational Administration | 275 |
| Student Counseling | 243 |
| Special Education | 203 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 190 |
| Instructional Media Design | 88 |
| Teaching English or French | 40 |
| Educational Assessment | 36 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 |
| Other Education | 6 |
