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Special Ed in Arizona

Special Ed Schools in Arizona

3,644 students earned Special Ed degrees in Arizona in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Arizona

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,693
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Arizona

10,390 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Arizona

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $44,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 7 colleges in Arizona that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

1,624 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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1,280 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 5.51 years to complete their degree at UOPX - Arizona. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,533.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,721. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,817.

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Prescott College

Prescott
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Special Ed Careers in AZ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 32% $40,280
Special Education Teachers 27% $48,320
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $42,930
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $43,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,188
Educational Administration 2,024
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,346
General Education 817
Curriculum & Instruction 561
Teaching English or French 295
Instructional Media Design 271
Student Counseling 211

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