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. In addition, we cover how UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 261 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UWM. This makes it the #297 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,378 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWM was $852 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
Of the 15 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UWM, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UWM make a median salary of $54,553. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at UWM awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 169 |
| Educational Administration | 103 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 22 |
| Education Philosophy | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.