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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, NAU came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 579 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 1,052 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 641 students received their master’s degree in education from NAU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 579 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 322 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Online degrees for the NAU education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of education master's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 70 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northern Arizona University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 465 |
| Educational Administration | 248 |
| Special Education | 187 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 185 |
| Student Counseling | 72 |
| Multilingual Education | 44 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
| Education Philosophy | 10 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 8 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
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