Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,950
50th percentile (60th in AZ)
Sample Size
34
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern Arizona University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern Arizona University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all special education and teaching grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Special Education and Teaching grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern Arizona University$55,950
National Median$55,950

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northern Arizona University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.