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Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 special education degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 11
Best Value	Wisconsin	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 73
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 11
Best Value	Wisconsin	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 73
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,945
2 years	$42,123
3 years	$43,979
4 years	$47,683
5 years	$55,063

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $47,683, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $22,863.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 77% women (44) and 23% men (13).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 29 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 86% were women (25) and 14% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 24 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 38% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 4 doctoral special education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	57

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.