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Education Schools in Wisconsin

6,639 students earned Education degrees in Wisconsin in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,653
Master’s Degree 1,744
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,011
Post-Master’s Certificate 495
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 495
Associate Degree 449
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 118
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 118

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Wisconsin

156,950 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $72,540, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

503 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 81% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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458 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Viterbo University

La Crosse
435 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,538. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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381 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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355 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,427. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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333 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,217.

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292 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,370. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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283 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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264 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,581.

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224 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,384.

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Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $43,520
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $51,380
Elementary School Teachers 3% $55,860
Preschool Teachers 2% $24,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Library Science 298

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