Education Graduate Salaries in Arizona
Federal earnings data for every Arizona college offering Education, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Education in Arizona. Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Typical career paths: Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, High School Teacher, School Counselor, Principal/Administrator. Median starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $69,111 | $14,694 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $69,111 | $11,594 |
| 3 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $67,414 | $17,125 |
| 4 | Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ | $59,897 | $36,118 |
| 5 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $59,083 | $17,265 |
| 6 | Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ | $55,315 | $36,720 |
| 7 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $50,609 | $21,509 |
| 8 | Aspen University Phoenix, AZ | $49,178 | $12,698 |
| 9 | Prescott College Prescott, AZ | $47,260 | $24,724 |
| 10 | Yavapai College Prescott, AZ | $43,839 | $3,681 |
| 11 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $43,584 | $13,916 |
| 12 | The University of Arizona Global Campus Chandler, AZ | $39,232 | $28,679 |
| 13 | Northland Pioneer College Holbrook, AZ | $36,934 | $9,034 |
| 14 | Dine College Tsaile, AZ | $33,766 | $6,944 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What do Education graduates earn in Arizona?
The median 10-year earnings for Education graduates from Arizona colleges is $49,894, with a range from $33,766 at lower-earning schools to $69,111 at top-earning schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Which Arizona school has the highest Education graduate salary?
Arizona State University Campus Immersion ranks first among Arizona schools offering Education, with a 10-year median graduate salary of $69,111.
How is "graduate salary" measured?
These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. They reflect actual federal tax-reported income of all graduates 10 years after enrollment — including those who pursued graduate school and those who took industry jobs. They are not survey-based.
Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
No. These are raw federal earnings figures. Arizona salaries should be considered in context of local cost of living. For example, $90,000 in California has different purchasing power than $90,000 in North Carolina.