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Education Schools in Arizona

12,019 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Arizona

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11,207
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 544
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 544
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 544
Post-Master’s Certificate 268
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 268
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Arizona

There are 157,130 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Arizona

Education grads earn an average of $58,900 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Arizona that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix
7,493 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale
1,713 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#3

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Tempe
1,308 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 4% are considered full time.

#4

Northern Arizona University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#5

Arizona State University - Tempe

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year.

#6

University of Arizona

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

Graduates earn an average $43,784 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#7

Prescott College

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,082. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

#9

International Baptist College and Seminary

Chandler
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
78 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,045. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at IBCS. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Education Careers in AZ

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 32% $40,280
Preschool Education Administrators 30% $37,420
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Preschool Teachers 28% $27,810
Special Education Teachers 27% $48,320
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $73,000
Business Professors 21% $78,330
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 20% $37,430
Biological Science Professors 19% $92,750
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 17% $48,300
History Professors 17% $73,470
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $77,480
Multimedia Collections Specialists 14% $36,430
Education Administrators 14% $77,930
Instructional Coordinators 14% $50,200
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $72,500
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $42,930
Education Professors 13% $72,380
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $63,430
Home Economics Professors 13% $63,880
Computer Science Professors 13% $87,420
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $57,450
Teachers 13% $0
Sociology Professors 13% $84,300
Teacher Assistants 12% $23,990
Mathematical Science Professors 12% $72,070
Education, Training, and Library Workers 12% $38,260
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 11% $76,300
Middle School Teachers 11% $42,710
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $43,520
Chemistry Professors 11% $81,190
Elementary School Teachers 10% $43,720
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Librarians 10% $48,110
Special Education Professors 10% $47,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $43,620
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $44,660
Technical Education Teachers 9% $37,790
Technical Education High School Teachers 9% $49,480
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Vocational Education Professors 5% $51,740
Social Scientists 4% $83,740
Geography Professors 0% $92,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Psychology 2,406
Communication & Journalism 643
Social Sciences 465
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 222
History 162
Library Science 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 56

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