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Special Education at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Special Education at University of Phoenix-Arizona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of Phoenix-Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Phoenix-Arizona is in Phoenix, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 special education graduations were recorded at University of Phoenix-Arizona.

Online Class Availability at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Distance learning is available at University of Phoenix-Arizona. Among 111,248 students, 111,075 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Rankings can help you compare University of Phoenix-Arizona’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Arizona #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #7 of 7
Best Value Southwest (Region) #21 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #37 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #192 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #464 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Phoenix-Arizona

Those who finish University of Phoenix-Arizona’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Phoenix-Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,343
2 years $43,768
3 years $46,303
4 years $51,521
5 years $56,333

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Phoenix-Arizona earn a median of $51,521, compared with $62,187 for all University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona are 84% women (77) and 16% men (15).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Among the 76 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Phoenix-Arizona, 83% were women (63) and 17% were men (13).

University of Phoenix-Arizona gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 26
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 26
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Minority students account for 46% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arizona, higher than the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Phoenix-Arizona

This Special Education program at University of Phoenix-Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 92

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at University of Phoenix-Arizona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

References

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