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General Education Schools in Wisconsin

659 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Wisconsin

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Master’s Degree 236
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 144
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 144
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 144
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Wisconsin

There are 990 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, education grads earn an average of $77,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UW - Green Bay. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,346. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UW - Stout will pay a net price of $15,589.

#5

Edgewood College

Madison
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,007 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $25,261. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

An average student at MBU will pay a net price of $19,788. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,417.

#9

Beloit College

Beloit
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,139 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

General Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Education Professors 5% $73,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,197
Teacher Education Subject Specific 913
Educational Administration 909
Special Education 598
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Teaching Assistant/Aide 69
Education Philosophy 68

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