by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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NAU is in the top 5% of the country for special education. Specifically, it ranked #49 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $46,748 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, special education students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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.
Among recent graduates, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Northern Arizona University.
The special education program at NAU includes the following concentrations:
NAU awarded 104 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
NAU awarded 27 completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
NAU granted 16 completions in education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).