Below are the key facts about graduate study in special education at The University of Arizona. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. 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 #216 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 216 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arizona | 4 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 37 |
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 57 master’s degrees in special education.
The University of Arizona holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,235 | $29,870 |
| Fees | $118 | $118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona are White. Approximately 42% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
The University of Arizona awarded 57 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
The University of Arizona has not been ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from The University of Arizona were women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at The University of Arizona are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Arizona granted 4 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 8 |