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Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh sits in Oshkosh, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 special education degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Among 12,953 students, 1,393 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,855 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Wisconsin #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #8 of 11
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #18 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 73
Best Value Nationwide #187 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #299 of 491

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Wisconsin #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #8 of 11
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #18 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 73
Best Value Nationwide #187 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #299 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,725
2 years $41,069
3 years $40,536
4 years $43,211
5 years $46,734

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median of $43,211, compared with $58,292 for all University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are 93% women (43) and 7% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Among the 41 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 93% were women (38) and 7% were men (3).

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Minority students account for 10% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Of the 3 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

The Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 46

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
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
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

References

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