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Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Superior

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Superior. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Superior sits in Superior, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 special education graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Superior

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Superior. Among 2,833 students, 1,291 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 428 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Superior

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#11 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#58 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#168 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#399 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Superior

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,004

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Superior, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Superior are 89% women (25) and 11% men (3).

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

Among the 28 master’s special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Superior, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Asian	1

Minority students account for 4% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Superior, lower than the national average of 33%.*

*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-Superior

The Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Superior includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	28

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Superior pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

• 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.