General Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
If you are interested in studying General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sits in Whitewater, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 general special education graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #146 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #146 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are 92% women (70) and 8% men (6).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Among the 33 bachelor’s general special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Of the 43 master’s general special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 95% were women (41) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.