by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for subject specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 450 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from NAU. This makes it the #58 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $46,579. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $40,683 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at NAU is $446 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students earned a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from NAU. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the NAU subject specific 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.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at NAU make a median salary of $53,132. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 465 |
| Educational Administration | 248 |
| Special Education | 187 |
| Student Counseling | 72 |
| Multilingual Education | 44 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.