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Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

710 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 310
Master’s Degree 214
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 107
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 107
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 107
Post-Master’s Certificate 71
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 71
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
11,017 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. A typical student attending UW - Eau Claire will pay a net price of $16,051.

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

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 85% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Superior will pay a net price of $14,084. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,090 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Carroll University

Waukesha
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,398 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

64% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

In their early career, Cardinal Stritch grads earn an average salary of $46,839. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. This private school has an average net price of $18,483.

#9

Viterbo University

La Crosse
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,402 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,037 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Stevens Point. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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