by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Arizona. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Arizona among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #202 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 202 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arizona | 4 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 32 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
The University of Arizona is not currently ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona report a median salary of $51,293 a year. This is below $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, special education students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Arizona conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Arizona. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 4 |
