# Northern Arizona University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,610
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,619 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $53,619): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,361

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,619 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Special Education at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $56,311 | $19,375 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $53,619 | $23,000 | $14,158 | 61% |
| University of Arizona | $52,173 | $19,500 | $16,674 | 68% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $56,030 AZ, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $50,150 AZ, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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