by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU among the top schools in the country for education, coming in at #291 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 291 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Arizona | 5 of 27 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 173 |
Here is each degree level available for education at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 466 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 408 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 63 |
This education field at NAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 466 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $55,075 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, education students borrow a median amount of $21,203 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 59% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 275 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 10 undergraduate certificate degrees in education.
NAU has not been ranked for education at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 10% of education undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of education undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 70% 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 undergraduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 1 certificate degree in education.
NAU is not currently ranked for education at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in education from NAU were women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. About 100% 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 certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 408 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 63 |
