Special Education at University of Arizona
What traits are you looking for in a special ed school? To help you decide if University of Arizona is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's special ed program.University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a total student population of 45,601.
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.
University of Arizona Special Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
University of Arizona Special Education Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in special ed, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed Student Demographics at University of Arizona
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from University of Arizona, 66% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in special ed.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 38 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
The following special ed concentations are available at University of Arizona. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Arizona. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Special Education | 66 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 16 |
Related Majors
- Educational Assessment
- Instructional Media Design
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- Teaching English or French
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 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
- Image Credit: By Msr69er under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.