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Special Education Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 3,956 students earned their Special Ed degrees in AZ.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Arizona

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,159
Bachelor’s Degree 716
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Arizona

There are 10,390 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Arizona

Special Ed grads earn an average of $44,590 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,095 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1,280 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 77 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $13,038.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

#7

Prescott College

Prescott
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. This private school has an average net price of $22,082. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

#9

Dine College

Tsaile
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,369 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,604. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
831 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,029.

Special Education Careers in AZ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 32% $40,280
Special Education Teachers 27% $48,320
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $42,930
Special Education Professors 10% $47,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $43,620
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $44,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 6,189
Educational Administration 2,028
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,553
General Education 859
Curriculum & Instruction 561
Teaching English or French 295
Instructional Media Design 272
Student Counseling 211

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