Special Education Schools in Wisconsin
In 2018-2019, 485 students earned their Special Ed degrees in WI.
As a degree choice, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 271 |
Master’s Degree | 150 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 35 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 35 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 25 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 4 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In Wisconsin, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Wisconsin is as follows:
- Asian: 1.0%
- Black or African American: 3.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
- White: 89.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
- Other Races: 2.7%

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Wisconsin
In this state, there are 5,410 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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.

Most Popular Special Education Programs in WI
There are 20 colleges in Wisconsin that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate.
A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,166. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,500 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.
The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,000 after earning their degree at this institution.
Graduates earn an average $33,600 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.
This private institution charges an average net price of $19,974. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.
The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.
The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Wisconsin.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at UW - Stout. 84% of students get financical aid.
Special Education Careers in WI
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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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 | 2% | $53,460 |
Related Majors in Wisconsin
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in WI |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,431 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,071 |
Educational Administration | 995 |
General Education | 728 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 228 |
Student Counseling | 216 |
Teaching Assistant/Aide | 91 |
Education Philosophy | 69 |
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References
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