by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Whitewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,592 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 - Whitewater, special ed students borrow a median amount of $28,362 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 - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UW - Whitewater. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater 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 - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UW - Whitewater make a median salary of $51,881. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UW - Whitewater in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| 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 - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 242 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 103 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| General Education | 21 |
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