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Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider 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 sits in Whitewater, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 79 special education degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Among 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#9 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#301 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,999
2 years	$41,884
3 years	$43,703
4 years	$47,796
5 years	$52,610

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $47,796, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are 92% women (73) and 8% men (6).

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

Among the 33 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 3% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 20%.*

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

Of the 43 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 95% were women (41) and 5% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	39
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 7% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, below the national average of 33%.*

*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-Whitewater

This Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	76
Teaching for Learning Disabilities	3

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, 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.