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 #47 out of 732 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $38,441. This is higher than $36,899, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $51,407 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $22,009 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,477.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at NAU is $446 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 140 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Subject Specific from NAU in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
The subject specific ed program at NAU awarded 64 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 396 |
| Educational Administration | 332 |
| Special Education | 181 |
| Student Counseling | 135 |
| Multilingual Education | 30 |
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