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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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 85 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 $46,508 a year. This is higher than $44,139, 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 $18,456 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Eau Claire paid an average of $704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,645 | $16,884 |
| Fees | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,366 | $3,366 |
Learn more about UW - Eau Claire tuition and fees.
Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UW - Eau Claire in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - Eau Claire special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Eau Claire Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 95 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.