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General Special Education Schools in Arizona

3,545 Teaching Students with Disabilities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Special Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 57 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Arizona

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,901
Bachelor’s Degree 636
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Arizona

7,450 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a teaching students with disabilities grad in the state is $44,590, compared to a typical salary of $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arizona that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

1,770 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,585. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

1,272 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 77 to 1. 4% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Prescott College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,082. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,834 a year.

General Special Education Careers in AZ

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
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 teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Teaching for Autism 267
Early Childhood Special Education 90
Teaching for Developmental Delay 23
Teaching for Speech Impaired 16

View all majors related to General Special Education

View Nationwide General Special Education Report

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