General Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 general special education degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 404 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 404 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 77% women (44) and 23% men (13).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 29 bachelor’s general special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 86% were women (25) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 24 master’s general special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 4 doctoral general special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.