If you are interested in pursuing teaching, you may want to consider attending one of the 2 teaching schools in Tempe, Arizona. With an overall population of 158,625 and a student population of 93,760, approximately 88,929 of Tempe students attend one of Tempe's schools that offer teaching programs.
The largest teaching school in Tempe, by student population, is Arizona State University. In 2010, approximately 827 students graduated from the Teaching program at Arizona State University.
A reported 1,426 students graduated with credentials in teaching in Tempe in 2010. If you decide to attend one of Tempe's teaching schools, you can expect to pay an average of $20,290 per year in instate tuition and $33,075 per year in out of state tuition.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,235 for teaching related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus at one of the Tempe-based teaching schools, you will have an added expense of $9,210 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $10,344.
If you decide to work as a teacher in Tempe, your job prospects are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 teachers in Arizona were working in the greater Tempe area. By the year 2018, the number of teachers is expected to increase by 12% in Tempe. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for teachers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a teacher in Tempe is $39,290 per year, which is higher than the average for teachers state-wide.
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Arizona State University
Address:
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Rio Salado College
Address:
2323 W 14th St, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree