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Special Education Schools in Wisconsin

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

A Special Education major is the 12th 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
Master’s Degree 214
Post-Master’s Certificate 71
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Wisconsin

Special Ed grads earn an average of $53,310 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,417. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Carroll University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,987. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Cardinal Stritch will pay a net price of $18,483.

#5

Viterbo University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,402 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Eau Claire grads earn an average salary of $44,650. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#8

Alverno College

Milwaukee
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. An average student at Alverno will pay a net price of $19,437.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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
Educational Administration 862
Teacher Education Grade Specific 496
Teacher Education Subject Specific 270
General Education 261
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Education Philosophy 25
Instructional Media Design 22

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