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Education in Wisconsin

Education Schools in Wisconsin

6,639 students earned Education degrees in Wisconsin in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Wisconsin

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,744
Post-Master’s Certificate 495
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 495
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Wisconsin

156,950 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $72,540, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

#1

Viterbo University

La Crosse
411 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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229 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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201 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,648. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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180 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,899.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,370. 80% of the teachers are full time. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,217. 79% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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#7

Alverno College

Milwaukee
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,428. 100% of students get financical aid.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Concordia University, Wisconsin will pay a net price of $26,048.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $43,520
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $51,380
Elementary School Teachers 3% $55,860
Preschool Teachers 2% $24,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Library Science 288

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