Education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Among 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #81 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 222 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #639 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #711 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,966 |
| 2 years | $38,982 |
| 3 years | $41,616 |
| 4 years | $44,867 |
| 5 years | $51,017 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater take home a median $44,867, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater stands at $27,521.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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.