2023 Best Special Education Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, special education was ranked 2nd in Arizona. In fact, 3,941 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Special Education Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Arizona
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Top Arizona Schools in Special Education
Our analysis found Arizona State University - Tempe to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
After completing their degree, special ed graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debtload of $19,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $396.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Arizona list. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
On average, special ed graduates from Pima County Community College District take out $15,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 9 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 3 spot on the list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
Out of the 9 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Arizona University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at NAU take out is $21,957. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $279, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 9 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $47,161. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $138.
Ottawa University - Phoenix ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Arizona list. Ottawa University - Phoenix is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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University of Arizona came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Special Ed majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $21,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $458.
Ottawa University - Surprise did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Surprise, Ottawa University - Surprise is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,536 |
| New Mexico | 144 |
| Oklahoma | 101 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 24,497 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
| Education of the Deaf | 363 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Special Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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