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Education Schools in Wisconsin

6,605 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,719
Master’s Degree 2,064
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 721
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 721
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 721
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 481
Post-Master’s Certificate 481
Associate Degree 394
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 81.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,126 a year. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Viterbo University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Viterbo will pay a net price of $20,201.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,687. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,703 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,654. 77% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UW - La Crosse grads earn an average salary of $44,674.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,090 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,037 after graduation. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Stevens Point.

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - River Falls will pay a net price of $13,844. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,589.

Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Interpreters and Translators 20% $50,800
Environmental Science Professors 17% $69,090
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 16% $32,490
Special Education Teachers 13% $62,390
Business Professors 13% $92,180
Psychology Professors 11% $69,010
Biological Science Professors 11% $69,790
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $43,520
Coaches and Scouts 9% $24,010
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $28,270
Social Sciences Professors 8% $81,080
Social Scientists 8% $69,380
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $51,380
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $68,330
Technical Education Teachers 7% $58,190
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Instructional Coordinators 7% $63,590
Education Administrators 7% $68,270
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $65,380
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 7% $65,340
Education, Training, and Library Workers 6% $43,410
History Professors 6% $73,210
Chemistry Professors 6% $68,960
Teachers 6% $0
Multimedia Collections Specialists 6% $51,690
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 6% $62,950
Postsecondary Education Administrators 6% $97,430
Sociology Professors 5% $78,800
Librarians 5% $55,940
Education Professors 5% $73,510
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $68,240
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 5% $85,610
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $76,400
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $54,640
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $75,920
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $78,990
Economics Professors 4% $95,620
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 3% $97,970
Teacher Assistants 3% $29,250
Computer Science Professors 3% $84,560
Kindergarten Teachers 3% $56,170
Preschool Education Administrators 3% $42,060
Middle School Teachers 3% $58,260
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Elementary School Teachers 3% $55,860
Special Education Professors 3% $52,440
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $54,090
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $53,460
Preschool Teachers 2% $24,250
Technical Education High School Teachers 1% $58,040
Geography Professors 0% $70,140
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Vocational Education Professors -3% $71,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Social Sciences 3,504
Psychology 2,695
Communication & Journalism 1,988
History 561
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 360
Library Science 298
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 191

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