Special Education and Teaching

Graduate certificate · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

CIP 13.10

$55,950Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$80,727Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$23,645Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Special Education and Teaching at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $55,950 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,147 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,853–$82,489). Median debt is $23,645, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Northern Arizona University

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Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$95,485
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$76,945
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$76,782
Construction ManagementBachelor's degree$76,708
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$74,815
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,370
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$68,729
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$66,589
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$66,462
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$64,082
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$63,252
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$62,936
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$62,275
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$61,345
Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor's degree$60,524
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$59,826
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$58,585
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationMaster's degree$54,988

Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Northern Arizona University make?

The median salary is $55,950 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,645.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.