by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU as a strong choice for special education, ranked #135 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 135 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arizona | 2 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 32 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $46,748 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, special education students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NAU awarded 68 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
NAU conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
Graduate study is also available at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
