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General Education Schools in Wisconsin

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

A General Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Wisconsin

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

990 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a 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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,486. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. A typical student attending UW - Green Bay will pay a net price of $13,092. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,346. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,037 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,589.

#5

Edgewood College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. An average student at Edgewood will pay a net price of $25,261.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,487 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,788. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,126 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,417. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

#9

Beloit College

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

This private school has an average net price of $12,246. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Beloit. In their early career, Beloit grads earn an average salary of $36,139.

#10

Marquette University

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

This private school has an average net price of $30,380. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

General Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,197
Teacher Education Subject Specific 913
Educational Administration 909
Special Education 598
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Teaching Assistant/Aide 69
Education Philosophy 68

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