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2026 Best Elementary Special Education Schools in Arizona

1 Colleges in the United States
68 Elementary Special Education Degrees Awarded
$48,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Special Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their elementary special education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for elementary special education students.

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Best Schools for Elementary Special Education in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary special education education in Arizona.

Top Schools in Elementary Special Education

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Grand Canyon University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary special education. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 68 elementary special education students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary special education degree from Grand Canyon University earn around $48,745 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $47,180 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary special education from Grand Canyon University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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