by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at NAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 #146 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 146 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arizona | 2 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 37 |
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 awarded 43 master’s degrees in special education.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 169 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 49% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU granted 36 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
NAU awarded 7 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU conferred 16 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 88 |