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. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, NAU came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 312 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NAU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,032 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $33,477 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at NAU is $230 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. 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 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 312 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 8% were men and 92% 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, 53% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
NAU does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program 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 grade specific ed program at NAU make a median salary of $52,373. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 92 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 248 |
| Special Education | 187 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 185 |
| Student Counseling | 72 |
| Multilingual Education | 44 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.