by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of Arizona. This makes it the #70 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $35,023. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Arizona does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Arizona make a median salary of $53,491 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 41 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 199 |
| Educational Assessment | 82 |
| General Education | 49 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 49 |
| Educational Administration | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.