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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

19 Colleges
$42,559 Avg Salary
$26,911 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 598 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Wisconsin college or university. This makes it the #25 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Special Education Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the best school in Wisconsin for special education students. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debtload of $21,875.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UW - Eau Claire carry an average student debtload of $29,449.

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#3

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI

The excellent programs at Wisconsin Lutheran College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Milwaukee, WLC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carroll University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin list. Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha.

Special Ed majors at Carroll U take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carthage College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Carthage is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. UW - Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Menomonie.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Stevens Point.

On average, special ed graduates from UW - Stevens Point take out $25,879 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.

On average, special ed graduates from UW Oshkosh take out $30,083 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Whitewater.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at UW - Whitewater take out is $27,000.

Full Special Education at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 607
Ohio 1,329
Illinois 1,153
Indiana 2,282

Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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