by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Eau Claire ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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UW - Eau Claire is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Eau Claire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,643 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Eau Claire, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
The special ed program at UW - Eau Claire awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Eau Claire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
| Teaching English or French | 7 |
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