Special Education Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
There are 4 special education schools in Phoenix for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in special education in the city of Phoenix, which encompasses special education training at the following levels:
- Special Education Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Special Education
- Masters degree in Special Education
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Special Education Employment
| Phoenix | 1,850 |
| Arizona | 5,310 |
Exactly 1,850 of Arizona's 3,260 special education professionals work in Phoenix. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of special education professionals in Phoenix has shrunk by 26%. As the number of special education professionals in Phoenix has decreased, overall employment in Phoenix has increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Special Education employment growth
| 4,420 | 4,810 | 4,820 | 5,390 | 3,260 |
| 2,510 | 2,740 | 2,670 | 2,950 | 1,850 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Special Education VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $39,713 | $41,450 | $43,620 | $45,373 | $43,850 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Special Education in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
In Phoenix, salaries for special education professionals have increased. In 2010 Phoenix special education professionals earned an average yearly salary of $43,850. Special education professionals in Phoenix made a yearly average salary of $39,713, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of special education professionals in Phoenix is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Special education professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$29,170 |
25th percentile |
$34,820 |
50th percentile |
$42,440 |
75th percentile |
$51,450 |
90th percentile |
$62,240 |
Special education professionals in Phoenix make a median yearly salary of $42,440. The 10% of special education professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,170 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 113% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Special education professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Early Childhood Education |
$39,305 |
Special Education |
$43,850 |
Elementary Education |
$51,860 |
Speech Therapy |
$64,350 |
Teaching |
$65,578 |
Special education professional salaries in Phoenix are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Special Education schools in Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's special education professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited special education schools in the city.
Special Education Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 7 |
Phoenix's special education schools offer 7 special education degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Special Education Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1,045 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 1,050 |
Approximately 1,050 students graduated from special education courses in 2010.