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Find out if NAU has a professional education degree program you’re interested in.\u00a0Search<\/a> our degrees.<\/p>\n Recent national rankings highlight NAU\u2019s national reputation for excellence in academic programs, research and online education including:<\/p>\n The ATA (Arizona Teachers Academy) <\/u><\/strong>covers tuition and mandatory fees for students in programs leading to a Pre K-12 teaching credential. In return, participants teach for one year in Arizona at a public school, public charter, or Bureau of Indian Education school for each year (or partial year) of funding received. Learn more about the ATA at NAU<\/a>!<\/p>\n In 2026, the College of Education offered over $500,000 in scholarships! Go to the\u00a0 NAU\u2019s Scholarship Universe to learn all about even more opportunities for awards!<\/p>\n Determine what your\u00a0tuition and costs will be by reviewing NAU\u2019s <\/span>Cost of Attendance<\/a>\u00a0web page that includes information for undergraduate and graduate students.<\/p>\n Access information about NAU\u2019s three year Student Loan Default Rates through the Federal Student Aid website<\/a>, select “Three-Year Searchable Default Rate Database\u201d under “Cohort Default Rates”<\/span>, enter NAU\u2019s OPE-ID, 001082, and then click \u201cSearch.\u201d At the next screen, click on \u201cNorthern Arizona University.\u201d<\/p>\n Educator Pay in America (National Education Association, 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n The Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide Listing<\/a> published by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.<\/p>\n Arizona Department of Education<\/a>\n
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