Here, 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 #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,492 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $47,156 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at NAU is $449 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed 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, 61% 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 special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
White | 60 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 special ed majors earned their master's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% 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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
White | 27 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 396 |
Educational Administration | 332 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 210 |
Student Counseling | 135 |
Multilingual Education | 30 |
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