Special Education at University of Phoenix - Arizona

If you are interested in studying special education, you may want to check out the program at University of Phoenix - Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UOPX - Arizona is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a total student population of 89,763.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.

UOPX - Arizona Special Education Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Special Ed

Online Classes Are Available at UOPX - Arizona

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UOPX - Arizona does offer online education options in special ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

UOPX - Arizona Special Education Rankings

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Special Ed Student Demographics at UOPX - Arizona

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Phoenix - Arizona.

UOPX - Arizona Special Education Master’s Program

Of the 109 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UOPX - Arizona, about 19% were men and 81% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 13% men graduate in special ed each year. UOPX - Arizona does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 6% more men than average.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Phoenix - Arizona with a master's in special ed.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	23
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	35
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	50

Concentrations Within Special Education

The following special ed concentations are available at University of Phoenix - Arizona. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Phoenix - Arizona. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
General Special Education	111

Related Majors

• Student Counseling
• Teaching Assistants
• Teacher Education Subject Specific
• Instructional Media Design
• Educational Administration

Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AZ, the home state for University of Phoenix - Arizona.

Occupation	Jobs in AZ	Average Salary in AZ
Interpreters and Translators	2,940	$46,100
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers	2,850	$44,590
Special Education Professors	2,390	$50,190
Middle School Special Education Teachers	1,560	$44,490
Special Education Teachers	340	$48,850

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.