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Education Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 16,667 students earned their Education degrees in AZ.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Arizona

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11,207
Bachelor’s Degree 3,754
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 544
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 544
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 544
Associate Degree 492
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 268
Post-Master’s Certificate 268
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 210
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 210
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 210
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 192
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 192

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 157,130 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $58,900, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

9,205 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8% of the teachers are full time.

1,843 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. 67% of the teachers are full time.

1,725 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

The average student takes 5.51 years to complete their degree at UOPX - Arizona. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 77 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation.

1,280 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

984 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year.

572 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

#7

Prescott College

Prescott
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,605. 71% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, Ottawa University - Phoenix grads earn an average salary of $42,665. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Education Careers in AZ

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 32% $40,280
Preschool Education Administrators 30% $37,420
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Preschool Teachers 28% $27,810
Special Education Teachers 27% $48,320
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $73,000
Business Professors 21% $78,330
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 20% $37,430
Biological Science Professors 19% $92,750
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $40,810
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 17% $48,300
History Professors 17% $73,470
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $77,480
Multimedia Collections Specialists 14% $36,430
Education Administrators 14% $77,930
Instructional Coordinators 14% $50,200
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $72,500
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $42,930
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $63,430
Education Professors 13% $72,380
Home Economics Professors 13% $63,880
Computer Science Professors 13% $87,420
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $57,450
Teachers 13% $0
Sociology Professors 13% $84,300
Teacher Assistants 12% $23,990
Education, Training, and Library Workers 12% $38,260
Mathematical Science Professors 12% $72,070
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 11% $76,300
Middle School Teachers 11% $42,710
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $43,520
Chemistry Professors 11% $81,190
Elementary School Teachers 10% $43,720
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Librarians 10% $48,110
Special Education Professors 10% $47,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $43,620
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $44,660
Technical Education Teachers 9% $37,790
Technical Education High School Teachers 9% $49,480
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Vocational Education Professors 5% $51,740
Social Scientists 4% $83,740
Geography Professors 0% $92,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Psychology 5,406
Communication & Journalism 3,531
Social Sciences 3,347
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 988
History 640
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 171
Library Science 92

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