by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, NAU came in at #15. 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 115 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in special ed from NAU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $47,610. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $40,979 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at NAU is $449 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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The special ed program at NAU awarded 115 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the NAU special ed 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.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $58,585 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from NAU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 465 |
| Educational Administration | 248 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 185 |
| Student Counseling | 72 |
| Multilingual Education | 44 |
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