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Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

710 students earned Special Ed degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Wisconsin

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 310
Master’s Degree 214
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 107
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 107
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 107
Post-Master’s Certificate 71
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 71
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Wisconsin

5,410 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $53,310, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UW - Eau Claire.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $43,295. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

Carroll University

Waukesha
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,987. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

An average student at Cardinal Stritch will pay a net price of $18,483. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

#9

Viterbo University

La Crosse
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,402 after graduation. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Viterbo.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

Special Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $50,800
Special Education Teachers 13% $62,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $43,520
Special Education Professors 3% $52,440
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $54,090
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $53,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,197
Teacher Education Subject Specific 913
Educational Administration 909
General Education 515
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Teaching Assistant/Aide 69
Education Philosophy 68

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