Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how The University of Arizona ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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The University of Arizona has not yet been ranked nationally for its special education program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Arizona.
This special education program at The University of Arizona offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 65 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 4 |
The University of Arizona conferred 65 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 (46%).
The University of Arizona awarded 4 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).