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Special Education Schools in Arizona

3,222 students earned Special Ed degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

A Special Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,159
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. An average student at Grand Canyon University will pay a net price of $20,585.

1,280 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 77 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,762 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Graduates earn an average $41,369 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,308.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,784 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,358.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#7

Prescott College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,082. 100% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 10% $47,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $43,620
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $44,660

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

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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