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2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Alabama

13 Colleges in Alabama
1,416 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,416 degrees in elementary education annually.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School

Best Elementary Education Schools in Alabama The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. For our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching

The elementary teaching 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 Elementary Education Schools in Alabama. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Alabama

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the elementary teaching degree levels they offer.

10 Top Alabama Schools in Elementary Teaching

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AL
65 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Auburn University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were about 65 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Auburn University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
121 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 121 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from The University of Alabama

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AL
121 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of North Alabama is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in elementary education. UNA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Florence. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 121 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of North Alabama

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
146 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Troy University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in elementary education. TROY is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Troy. This university ranks 24th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 146 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Troy University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AL
41 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 41 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Alabama at Birmingham

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AL
142 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Athens State University is a small public university located in the town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #944 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Athens State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 142 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Athens State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AL
141 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 25th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 141 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Jacksonville State University

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AL
117 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

USA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were about 117 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of South Alabama

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AL
57 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Montevallo is a small public university located in the town of Montevallo. This university ranks 33rd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 57 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Montevallo in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Montevallo

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In AL

Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #935 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 10 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 1,704
North Carolina 710 1,325
Georgia 690 1,651
Virginia 630 901
Tennessee 624 456
South Carolina 530 500
Kentucky 518 863
Mississippi 501 1,128
Louisiana 489 401
Arkansas 466 551
West Virginia 410 269

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Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Secondary Education 512
Early Childhood Education 280
Teacher Education 250
Adult & Continuing Education 86
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 40

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