Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,491
26th percentile (40th in AZ)
Sample Size
57
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Arizona graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Arizona graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all special education and teaching masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Arizona$53,491$52,778
Northern Arizona University$58,585$50,960
Arizona State University Digital Immersion$55,916$51,338
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$55,916$51,338
Grand Canyon University$54,232$51,615
University of Phoenix-Arizona$53,842$51,521
National Median$56,893

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
$12,652$58,585
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$55,916
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$12,051$55,916
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$17,450$54,232
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
$9,552$53,842

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 University of Arizona, approximately 26% 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.