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Arizona's public universities offer Special Education and Teaching programs with remarkably low net prices, starting at just $13,670 at Arizona State University Campus Immersion. The earnings gap tells an interesting story, with ASU graduates earning $38,937 compared to University of Arizona graduates at $32,162. Arizona's growing tech sector creates unique opportunities for special education teachers, particularly as companies like Intel and Banner Health expand their employee assistance programs and seek educators who understand assistive technologies.
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Programs
$13,670 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$35,880
Avg. Program Earnings
48.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Special Education and Teaching Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $20,906 $35,685 35.9% 98.4%
5 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
6 $35,081 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $21,411 cost difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive programs?

The gap reflects Arizona's strong public university system versus limited private options. Arizona State University Campus Immersion costs $13,670 while Ottawa University-Surprise reaches $35,081. Public programs also show much higher graduation rates, with ASU at 67.80% compared to Ottawa's 22.50%.

How do graduation rates vary among Arizona's Special Education programs?

Arizona State University Campus Immersion leads with a 67.80% graduation rate, followed by University of Arizona at 65.90%. Private institutions struggle significantly, with Prescott College at 35.90% and Ottawa University-Surprise at just 22.50%.

Where do Arizona Special Education graduates earn the most after graduation?

Arizona State University Campus Immersion graduates earn $38,937, nearly $7,000 more than University of Arizona graduates at $32,162. This difference may reflect ASU's stronger connections to Arizona's expanding healthcare and technology sectors that increasingly need special education expertise.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.