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General Education Schools in Wisconsin

659 General Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 66 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Wisconsin

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Master’s Degree 236
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 144
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 144
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 144
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Wisconsin

There are 990 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in general education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $77,990, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,092. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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

In their early career, UW - Stout grads earn an average salary of $46,343. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Edgewood College

Madison
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,007 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,788. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,069 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#9

Beloit College

Beloit
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,246. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Beloit. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Education Professors 5% $73,510

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