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Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

621 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Special Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Wisconsin

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 278
Master’s Degree 201
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Wisconsin

There are 5,410 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $53,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
10,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,446 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,856.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
14,142 Total Students

In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $46,326. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,268. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Carroll University

Waukesha
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,397 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,592. 40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,365 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Cardinal Stritch. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Viterbo University

La Crosse
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,520 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,686. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,465 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,129 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Stevens Point.

Special Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $50,800
Special Education Teachers 13% $62,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $43,520
Special Education Professors 3% $52,440
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $54,090
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $53,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,197
Teacher Education Subject Specific 913
Educational Administration 909
General Education 515
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Teaching Assistant/Aide 69
Education Philosophy 68

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